Head of Tax UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead the tax function for its UK, Africa, and Middle East territories. This role involves managing tax planning, ensuring compliance, and providing commercial tax advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK and international tax and demonstrate leadership skills. Experience with African territories is a plus. The position requires 3-4 days in the office, based in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background required.
• Demonstrated leadership and commercial understanding necessary.
• Experience with African territories is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax function for UK and select international territories.
• Shape and deliver tax planning for new projects.
• Manage tax audits and relationships with local authorities.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing compliance.

Skills

UK tax compliance

International tax

Leadership

Commercial tax advice

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.