Head of Tax

The Head of Tax is responsible for leading the Group’s tax function, ensuring compliance with all applicable direct and indirect tax regulations across the Group. The role provides strategic tax advice, manages tax risk, supports business initiatives, and oversees tax reporting and governance to ensure an effective and compliant tax framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group tax strategy and governance framework.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance across all jurisdictions, including corporate income tax, VAT and other applicable taxes.
• Oversee tax provisioning and disclosures in accordance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual dividend strategy to reduce tax leakage.
• Manage tax risks and ensure appropriate controls are embedded within finance processes.
• Provide tax advice on business transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, financing arrangements and new initiatives.
• Liaise with tax authorities, external advisors and auditors on tax matters.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group e.g. e-invoicing, OECD Pillar 2, BEPS, Personal Income Tax etc.
• Support transfer pricing governance and intercompany tax matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and optimisation while maintaining compliance.
• Partner with local finance teams to ensure consistent application of tax policies and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge / Capabilities / Competencies / Skills

Required

Professional

Qualifications

• Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CTA or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation or related discipline.8-10+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate tax, indirect tax and international taxation, preferably within a multinational organisation or professional services.
• Experience within the insurance or financial services sector is preferable.
• Experience
• Experience managing corporate income tax and indirect tax.
• Experience with OECD BEPS, OECD Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) and transfer pricing.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions and disclosures under IFRS.Experience developing and implementing tax governance and control frameworks.
• Experience managing tax audits and relationships with tax authorities.
• Experience supporting cross-border transactions, restructurings and intercompany arrangements.
• Experience partnering with finance, legal and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Technical Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of international tax, corporate tax and indirect tax legislation.
• Strong understanding of OECD BEPS, Pillar Two and transfer pricing principles.
• Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting.
• Understanding of tax technology, data management and ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Skills &

Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial judgement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and provide practical advice.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to influence change.