Global Indirect Tax Manager - Commodity Trading

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fuel trading is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Manager to oversee strategic management of global indirect tax operations. This senior leadership role will drive tax strategy to support expansion into new jurisdictions, manage audits, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in indirect tax, particularly within the energy and commodity trading sectors. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in optimizing tax processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior indirect tax experience required.
• Experience in the Energy/Commodity trading industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive indirect tax strategy for global expansion.
• Lead management of tax, customs, and excise audits.
• Ensure compliance with global indirect tax reporting.

Skills

Senior Indirect Tax Experience

Energy / Commodity Trading Industry Experience

Customs and Excise Expertise

Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Management

Job description

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Global Indirect Tax Manager - Commodity Trading, London

Client:

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a leading fuel trading business, with a truly global reach. They form part of a wider global commodity trading house; renowned for being one of the most commercially driven groups in the Commodity trading industry.

Due to continued growth, this newly created stand-alone role will form part of the wider Tax team, reporting to the Group Head of Tax and working closely with the CEO.

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing the strategic management and governance of global indirect tax operations for the fuel trading business.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive indirect tax strategy to support global expansion into new jurisdictions and ports, partnering with commercial stakeholders and regional teams.
• Establish and maintain risk management frameworks, emphasizing data integrity and audit trail readiness.
• Lead management of tax, customs, and excise audits, including dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with global indirect tax reporting and licensing requirements through controls across trading and accounting systems.
• Optimize processes to reduce operational risks and improve tax efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for indirect tax optimization with minimal cash-flow impact.
• Collaborate with regional management, commercial teams, and the Group Tax function to ensure alignment and transparency.

SKILLS:

• Minimum 10+ years of senior indirect tax experience.
• Experience within the Energy / Commodity trading industry is essential.
• Expertise in customs and excise matters is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions.