Head of Tax, UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead their tax function across the UK, Africa, Middle East, and parts of Europe. The successful candidate will shape tax planning for new projects, manage audits, and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines. With a strong background in UK and International tax, this role requires leadership skills and the ability to partner with various teams. Based in Surrey, the position necessitates 3-4 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background.
• Demonstrated leadership and commerciality.
• Experience with African tax territories is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver tax planning for new projects.
• Partner with teams on transactions and operational matters.
• Manage tax audits and relationships with local authorities.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation.
• Ensure compliance and reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial tax advice

Tax planning

Risk management

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.