Tax Manager

McDermott International, Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. in London seeks an experienced Tax Manager to drive regional tax strategies across Europe and Africa.

You will report to the International Tax Director and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to embed tax considerations in tendering and project decisions. Responsibilities include advising on bids, ensuring compliance with direct and indirect taxes, leading audits, and coordinating US GAAP tax provision with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/tax or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience in multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on tenders, contracts, and project environments.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and tax provision requirements.
• Ability to manage tax audits and interact with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional tax strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Provide tax advisory on bids, tenders, and commercial structuring.
• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations across Europe and Africa.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with authorities.
• Identify tax risks and drive operational efficiencies.
• Partner with finance, legal, and commercial teams on initiatives.
• Monitor tax law changes and their impact.
• Coordinate tax reporting and US GAAP provision with global teams.
• Drive tax transformation and process improvements.

Skills

Corporate income tax

Indirect tax

Cross-border transactions

US GAAP ASC 740

Tax provision

Audits & investigations

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Tender advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

ONESOURCE Tax Provision

JDE

HFM

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to support our growing operations across the Europe and Africa region. The position is based in London and reports directly to the International Tax Director (Houston, U.S.), with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the local Vice President of Finance (London). This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment and play a key role in driving tax excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is responsible for executing tax strategies, advising on commercial tenders, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations, and addressing both operational and technical tax challenges. The role serves as a key bridge between regional business operations and global tax leadership, ensuring that tax considerations are embedded in decision-making while maintaining alignment with corporate governance, risk management, and IPO readiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional tax strategies aligned with global tax objectives
• Provide tax support and advisory on bids, tenders, and commercial structuring
• Ensure compliance with all applicable direct and indirect tax regulations across Europe and Africa region, including Transfer Pricing and Pillar 2 Obligations.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with local tax authorities
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while driving operational efficiencies
• Partner with finance, legal, and commercial teams to support business initiatives
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the organization
• Support tax reporting and USGAAP provision processes in coordination with global teams
• Drive process improvements and contribute to ongoing tax transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting and/or multinational industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and cross-border transactions across Europe and Africa jurisdictions, including United Kingdom, Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Angola, Senegal, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda
• Experience advising on tenders, contracts, and project-based environments is a strong plus
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP (ASC 740), including tax provision and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage tax audits and interact with tax authorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating across global teams
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver initiatives on time and within scope
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive change and lead process improvement initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex tax issues
• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or similar tax provision systems preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP and financial consolidation systems (e.g., JDE, HFM, or equivalent)

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and cross-border transactions
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP (ASC 740)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tax audits

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or similar tax provision systems
• Working knowledge of ERP and financial consolidation systems