Global Tax Manager

HireIQ; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireIQ is seeking a Global Tax Manager to lead and own the Group's tax function across multiple markets from Ireland. You will report to the Financial Controller and partner with Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain and IT to embed tax considerations into business decisions.

The role focuses on tax governance, compliance, planning and risk management, with opportunities to drive transformation, automation and tax technology on a regional scale within a growing multinational.

Qualifications

• Qualified in tax/accounting (AITI/CTA/ACA/ACCA).
• In-house tax or Big 4 experience.
• Experience in corporate and international tax.
• Strong transfer pricing & tax compliance.
• VAT and/or customs experience.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Commercially oriented with business insight.
• Experience coordinating with external advisors.
• Organized with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in tax technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own global tax compliance calendar and ensure timely obligations.
• Manage corporate tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance.
• Manage VAT, customs and other indirect taxes.
• Support international tax planning and business activities.
• Maintain relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.
• Develop tax governance, controls, policies and processes.
• Identify and manage tax risks across the Group.
• Support R&D tax credits and other incentives.
• Review tax implications of commercial decisions.
• Embed tax considerations into business processes.
• Support finance transformation, tax tech and digital reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate tax processes.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and impact.
• Support tax audits and enquiries with authorities.

Skills

Tax governance

Corporate tax

Transfer pricing

VAT & customs

Stakeholder mgmt

Tax technology

Automation

Education

AITI/CTA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Global Tax Manager to join a growing international business with operations across multiple markets.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will take ownership of the Group's tax affairs and play a key role in ensuring strong tax governance, compliance and risk management across the business.

The role will work closely with Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, IT and external advisors, providing commercially focused tax advice and supporting the continued development of the Group's tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Group's global tax compliance calendar and ensure all tax obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Manage corporate tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation and compliance.
• Manage VAT, customs and other indirect tax matters.
• Support international tax planning and provide advice on business activities and transactions.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and tax authorities.
• Develop and maintain effective tax governance, controls, policies and processes.
• Identify and manage tax risks across the Group.
• Support R&D tax credit claims and other tax incentives.
• Review and advise on tax implications of commercial and business decisions.
• Work closely with Finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are embedded into business processes.
• Support finance transformation, tax technology and digital reporting initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes through automation, data and technology.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Support tax audits, enquiries and other engagements with relevant tax authorities.Provide clear and practical tax advice to senior stakeholders. li>

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A professional tax/accounting qualification such as AITI, CTA, ACA or ACCA.
• Strong experience within an in-house tax, Big 4 or professional services environment.
• Solid experience across corporate and international tax.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing and tax compliance.
• Experience with VAT and/or customs would be beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially focused approach with the ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business advice.
• Experience managing external advisors and working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• An interest in tax technology, automation and finance transformation would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and commercially focused tax role offering the opportunity to take significant ownership of the tax function within a growing international business.