Global Tax Manager
Europe
Finance & Administration – Finance /
Remote
Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance:
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, corporate tax prepayments, withholding tax forms for cross-border payment and other relevant tax filings for various jurisdictions.
- Gather and organize financial data and supporting documentation required for tax filings.
- Ensure timely submission of all tax returns and payments to avoid penalties and interest.
- Advise and project-manage exchange of information requests and crypto tax reporting frameworks
- Tax Reporting:
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Assist in the preparation of tax-related disclosures for financial statements and regulatory filings.
- Tax Planning and Advisory:
- Proactively advising the business with effective risk management measures and efficient tax solutions
- Support the Regional Tax Directors in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimize the corporation's tax position.
- Agility in managing tax implications of business transformation in a fast pace environment
- Assist in the preparation of tax memoranda and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Tax Research and Analysis:
- Keeping up to date with changes in tax policy that may impact the business.
- Conduct research on tax laws, regulations, and rulings in various jurisdictions to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities.
- Assist in analyzing the tax implications of business transactions and corporate initiatives.
- Audit and Compliance Support:
- Assist in responding to tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Gather and organize documentation and information required for tax audits and compliance reviews.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve tax compliance and reporting processes.
- Assist in the implementation of tax technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with other members of the Tax Department and cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
- Communicate effectively with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.
Requirements
- CPA or equivalent tax qualification is preferred
- 10 years of professional experience in a leading accounting firm and/or as in-house tax manager in an international company, primarily on direct taxes but also familiarity with indirect taxes
- Experience with European taxation- Experience with tax compliance and managing tax audits
- Understanding of BEPS and OECD developments
- Experience working with external advisors across different regions and time zones
- Experience in crypto industry or fintech preferred but not essential
- Proficiency in more than one European languages highly preferred
- Familiarity with multinational working environment and ability to work independently
- Strategic and logical thinking with the ability to interpret and present findings with clarity
- Self-motivated, proactive, ability to work independently, organised and ability to work to deadlines
- Team-oriented person with ability to lead projects involving staff locally or abroad