Group Tax Reporting Manager

Temenos; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London seeks a Tax Manager to oversee tax reporting requirements for the UK and Ireland, collaborate with auditors, and manage tax projects. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a solid background in corporate tax, strong communication skills, and familiarity with tax provisions. The role offers flexible working options and various benefits including generous maternity leave and study leave.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Paid leave for civil partnership

Family care leave

Recharge days

Study leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing tax reporting requirements for UK and Ireland.
• Ability to liaise with external auditors for tax provisions.
• Skill in preparing tax forecasts and analyzing temporary differences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group's tax reporting requirements and tax matters.
• Prepare year-end and interim group consolidated tax charge.
• Provide tax advice on share-based payments and documentation.

Skills

Qualified accountant with a UK corporate tax background

Strong communication skills

Experience with Oracle TRCS or similar tax provision software

Experience producing tax disclosures for group financial statements

Experience calculating quarterly tax charges

Maintain and develop internal controls framework

Good knowledge of tax accounting under IFRS

Good knowledge of UK tax

Awareness of transfer pricing

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

You will be managing the Group’s tax reporting requirements as well as UK & Ireland tax matters, while assisting with other ad hoc projects.

OPPORTUNITIES

1. Manage the production of the year-end and interim group consolidated tax charge and tax disclosure notes under IFRS.
2. Complete a tax forecast to ensure that the group’s Effective Tax Rate (ETR) is managed and understood.
3. Prepare deferred tax assets/liabilities schedules, analyzing temporary differences, net operating loss carry forward, and business combinations.
4. Liaise with external auditors to obtain final audit clearance of tax provisions, reconciliations, and disclosure notes.
5. Provide tax advice and recommendations regarding share-based payments, including tax treatment and accounting methodology.
6. Prepare data for CBCR filing.
7. Work with Transfer Pricing Manager and wider tax team to prepare for BEPS pillar 2 and assess impacts on ETR forecasts.
8. Support the Global Head of Tax and collaborate with the tax team and external advisors on tax planning and strategy.
9. Assist with the tax risk register, develop a methodology for Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs), and update management on risks and opportunities.
10. Ensure accurate recording of intercompany transactions in line with Temenos' business model.
11. Review quarterly Profit before Tax (PBT) to ensure alignment with expectations.
12. Review UK & Ireland corporation tax returns and tax disclosures in financial statements.
13. Update internal controls related to tax reporting, coordinating with Internal Audit.
14. Assist with M&A activities, providing tax accounting steps and maximizing tax benefits.
15. Provide withholding tax advice, documentation, and tax accounting methodology to business units.
16. Manage tax projects, including outsourcing Global Tax Compliance.
17. Train other tax managers and financial controllers as needed.
18. Conduct technical research on legislative changes.
19. Support HR with UK employment-related tax issues.

SKILLS

• Qualified accountant with a UK corporate tax background, including tax accounting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Oracle TRCS or similar tax provision software is highly desirable.
• Experience producing tax disclosures for group financial statements accurately and timely.
• Experience calculating quarterly tax charges and working with external auditors.
• Maintain and develop internal controls framework.
• Industry experience (not necessarily Fintech).
• Good knowledge of tax accounting under IFRS.
• Good knowledge of UK tax.
• Awareness of transfer pricing.

VALUES

• Care: Build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Commit: Align with the TAX plan and finance strategy.
• Collaborate: Uphold high standards through motivation, ambition, and focus.
• Challenge: Keep Temenos at its highest market level.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days/week first month, 4 days/week second month.
• Civil Partnership: 1 week paid leave for marriage or civil partnership, including same-sex.
• Family care: 4 weeks paid leave.
• Recharge days: 4 days per year for mental/physical recharging.
• Study leave: 2 weeks paid annually for development.

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