Head of Tax UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; 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. Responsibilities include shaping tax planning, managing audits, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a strong UK and International tax background, with leadership experience. The role is based in Surrey and requires 3-4 days in the office weekly. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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.