Head of Tax, UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Head of Tax to oversee the tax function for the UK, Africa, Middle East, and selected European territories. You will manage compliance, deliver tax planning for new projects, and ensure deadlines are met. The position requires strong leadership and a solid background in UK and International tax, with the role based in Surrey requiring 3-4 days in the office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background required.
• Experience in managing tax audits is essential.
• Leadership skills necessary to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver tax planning for new projects.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities across the region.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation.
• Ensure compliance and reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial tax advice

Tax compliance

Risk management

Transfer Pricing compliance

Job description

An exciting regional Head of Tax role has arisen in a global organisation who are looking for an experienced Head of Tax / Tax Director to lead the tax function for UK, Africa, Middle East and selected European territories. You will manage one direct report and ensure the group stays compliant while supporting the business with planning, risk management and commercial tax advice.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Shaping and delivering tax planning for new projects and activities to support commercial goals
• Partnering with commercial teams, finance, legal and wider teams on transactions and operational matters
• Managing tax audits across the region and handling the relationships with tax local authorities
• Overseeing Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation
• Ensuring all compliance and reporting deadlines are met

This would suit someone with a strong UK and International tax background who can demonstrate leadership and commerciality. It would be advantageous to have experience of working with African territories, however it’s not essential. The role is based in Surrey and would require 3-4 days in the office.