Global Tax Strategy & Audit Director

XML International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Job summary

XML International seeks an Associate Director – International Tax Audit, Planning and Project to lead cross-border tax audits and planning outside the US. You will coordinate with senior leaders to drive efficient processes and governance across global teams.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking and hands-on management of audits, with a focus on compliance and optimization of international tax workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of work experience in tax.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience in the income taxes field.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate income taxes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax planning activities, restructurings and tax projects outside the US.
• Advise on merger and acquisition activities outside the US.
• Manage tax audits and litigations outside the US.
• Oversee the compliance program lifecycle and corporate tax return processes.
• Coordinate with Associate Directors and Senior Directors to ensure efficient international tax processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Accounting, Legal, Treasury and FP&A teams.
• Streamline tax processes through digital tools including AI, Alteryx, Qlik and other technologies.
• Lead a team of tax professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Interpersonal

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CTA/Masters of Tax

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

SAP

Job description

XML International seeks an Associate Director – International Tax Audit, Planning and Project to lead cross-border tax audits and planning outside the US. You will coordinate with senior leaders to drive efficient processes and governance across global teams.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking and hands-on management of audits, with a focus on compliance and optimization of international tax workflows.