Senior Manager, Group Tax – Reporting, Risk and Compliance

IHS Towers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications infrastructure company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Manager for Group Tax Reporting Risk and Compliance. This senior leadership role will oversee global tax reporting and compliance processes while ensuring tax risk management frameworks align with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in international tax reporting and governance, demonstrating strong technical expertise and the ability to lead tax audit processes. Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in international tax reporting and compliance.
• Proven experience in managing tax risk and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, deferred tax, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and review of Group-wide income tax reporting.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate tax filings.
• Provide oversight on the preparation of consolidated tax workings for periodic reports.

Skills

Strategic tax planning and compliance leadership

Regulatory governance and risk management

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education

CTA/ACA qualified or equivalent

Strong academic background

Job description

Purpose

The Senior Manager Group Tax Reporting Risk and Compliance is a senior leadership role within the Group Tax function responsible for overseeing the integrity accuracy and governance of global tax reporting and compliance processes across the Group. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the Groups tax risk management framework is robust transparent and aligned with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. The role will work closely with the VP Group Tax and other senior stakeholders across Finance Legal Treasury and external advisors to ensure tax compliance and reporting excellence across all jurisdictions.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the coordination and review of Group-wide income tax reporting including current and deferred tax provisions ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate tax filings at Group level ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with local and international tax laws.
• Own the development and maintenance of tax reporting frameworks including documentation of processes and controls for SOX compliance.
• Provide oversight and technical leadership on the preparation of consolidated tax workings for periodic Group Tax Reports (quarterly half-year and year-end).
• Ensure consistency and quality in deferred tax calculations and proof of tax schedules across Group entities.
• Monitor and assess tax risks across the Group providing strategic input into risk mitigation and governance frameworks.
• Advise on effective tax rate management and cash tax forecasting supporting Group Finance in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Lead the tax audit process across Group entities ensuring readiness transparency and alignment with internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain oversight of transfer pricing documentation and compliance ensuring adherence to arms length principles and regulatory expectations.
• Champion tax governance across the Group embedding best practices in compliance documentation and control environments.
• Ensure tax processes are aligned with internal control frameworks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure tax implications of business decisions are fully considered and documented.
• Act as a senior advisor to local finance teams providing technical guidance on complex tax matters and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Legal Treasury and M&A teams to assess tax implications of strategic transactions including acquisitions disposals and integrations.
• Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities on complex compliance matters audits and dispute resolution.
• Lead the groups Pillar 2 compliance implementation project including data remediation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• CTA/ACA qualified or equivalent;
• Strong academic background

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in international tax reporting consolidation and compliance ideally within a UK/US listed multinational environment.
• Proven experience in managing tax risk and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax deferred tax transfer pricing and SOX compliance.
• Experience in emerging markets (Africa LATAM) is desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Functional Competencies

• Strategic tax planning and compliance leadership
• Regulatory governance and risk management
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Organizational Competencies

• Business Partnering Builds trusted relationships across functions and geographies.
• Innovation Drives continuous improvement in tax processes and reporting.
• Integrity Upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency.
• Be Bold Demonstrates confidence and ambition in driving tax excellence and risk mitigation.

Additional Information

About IHS

IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners operators and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world with over 39000 towers across emerging markets. We are committed to diversity inclusion and excellence in everything we do.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

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