Global Tax Senior Associate - Remote/EMEA Focus

Canonical Ltd.; Manama; Remote; BHD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distributed work environment with team

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform & assistance program

Travel opportunities to meet teammates

Travel upgrades for events

Job summary

Canonical Ltd. is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Associate to design and own global tax processes under the CFO. You will lead corporate tax, VAT, TP documentation, and tax planning across entities, with a focus on automation and scalable controls.

A strong academic record and full accounting/tax qualifications are required, with 3–5 years in Big 4/top firms or multinational tax teams. Based remotely in the EMEA region or in London, you will engage with external advisers and tax authorities,

Qualifications

• Must have strong academic record and professional accounting/tax qualifications.
• Experience with global tax considerations in multinational contexts.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate corporate tax, VAT returns for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with external advisers on transfer pricing documentation and planning.
• Serve as point of contact for tax authority audits and enquiries.
• Streamline tax processes with technology and automation.
• Lead IFRS tax provisioning and disclosures for financial statements.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and operations for cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor regional tax legislation changes and assess impact.

Skills

Exceptional academic track

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Result-oriented

Travel readiness

Leadership (nice-to-have)

Software/tech industry experience (nic

Public company finance experience (nic

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, technology or other quantitative field

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and tax advisor (CTA, ADIT or equivalent)

Job description

Canonical Ltd. is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Associate to design and own global tax processes under the CFO. You will lead corporate tax, VAT, TP documentation, and tax planning across entities, with a focus on automation and scalable controls.

A strong academic record and full accounting/tax qualifications are required, with 3–5 years in Big 4/top firms or multinational tax teams. Based remotely in the EMEA region or in London, you will engage with external advisers and tax authorities,