Job Description
Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for optimizing tax strategies and ensuring compliance on a global scale? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join our team and support the GM Group Finance in maximizing shareholder value. This role offers the opportunity to oversee and manage all tax-related activities and governance across multiple jurisdictions, playing a key role in developing and implementing global tax strategies that align with our company's business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Governance:
* Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations through a robust governance framework.
* Conduct tax risk assessments and implement controls.
* Liaise with auditors for effective tax risk management.
* Build relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities and advisors.
* Train and support internal teams on tax matters.
* Represent the company in tax audits, disputes, and litigation.
* Develop and monitor transfer pricing structures.
* Identify optimal legal structures.
Business Impact Tax Management:
* Identify changes to taxes and duties via services or new technology components and assess their impact on the business.
* Provide high-level impact analysis to business and external stakeholders.
* Support in identifying projects that could provide value to the group.
* Provide tax advice on international business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring.
* Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
Tax Compliance:
* Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns across all jurisdictions.
* Oversee the preparation and review of tax provisions and tax disclosures in financial statements.
* Manage the global tax compliance calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
* Review global monthly tax calculations and tax filings for various jurisdictions.
* Prepare and review required tax documentation and reports.
Tax Audits and Controversies:
* Evaluate requests for information from government officials and develop strategies to defend tax filing positions.
* Provide regular internal staff training on various tax topics.
International Tax:
* Review overseas returns prepared by local management/advisors to ensure accurate reporting.
* Support the accurate preparation of the company's foreign income tax expense for financial statements.
* Analyse the tax aspects of financial projections and forecasts.
Transfer Pricing:
* Assist with the execution of global transfer pricing policies.
* Monitor international tax developments and support the development of action plans to mitigate adverse consequences.
* Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation and related reports.
Knowledge & experience:
* Extensive experience (8-10 years) in direct and indirect taxes impacting large corporate taxpayers.
* Strong knowledge of international tax laws and regulations.
* Proven track record in developing and implementing global tax strategies.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with Tax Software (e.g., Tax Integrator) and general ledger packages (SAP, BPC).
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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