Area Retail Store Manager

Main Purpose : ITG is recruiting an ambitious and dynamic Regional Tax Manager to deliver high-quality tax support to all parts of Impala in the EMEA Region.

This is a greenfield role which supports the Impala - Head of Tax in Geneva to build a lean and efficient tax function for the group.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

1. Management and monitoring of the regional tax (direct and indirect) positions including tax accounting, compliance, year-end audit supported by ITG Shared Services in Montevideo and Johannesburg;
2. Ensure tax accrual process for the region both for corporate and transactional tax is maintained accurately by ITG Shared Services in Montevideo and Johannesburg;
3. Risk assessment and control of all applicable taxes including tax provisioning;
4. Develop, implement and maintain TP documentation & compliance for the Group (including global management fee model);
5. Develop, implement and maintain tax reporting tools (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2 and CBCR Reporting);
6. Manage tax audits and tax litigation, including negotiations with local tax authorities;
7. Ensure effective use of external advisers - in terms of quality and cost;
8. Advise management and local controllers & commercial team on tax structuring issues;
9. Advise management, controllers and treasury team on tax implication of inter-group funding models.

General Education and Experience:

1. 6-8 years of work experience in tax (Top Accounting or Law Firm); in-house experience in tax function is considered an advantage;
2. Training and/or experience in taxes in multiple jurisdictions (highly preferable);
3. Training and/or experience in Transfer Pricing (preferable);
4. In-depth knowledge and experience in domestic and international corporate tax rules and practical applications;
5. Hands-on personality with energy, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit;
6. Standout colleague, with an open non-political style understanding the importance of personal integrity;
7. Strive for simplification and clarity, able to provide pragmatic solutions, value-adding activities, and mentorship to non-tax professionals;
8. Show dedication and resilience, follow through and pay attention to details;
9. Skilled in establishing and developing collaboration with internal and external partners;
10. Strong communication (verbal and written skills, fluent in business English);
11. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
13. University degree in tax law or fiscal economics.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Reports to: Impala – Head of Tax

Key relationships (internally): Tax team & Controllers, SSCCoSec & Legal team

Key relationships (externally): Advisors & Tax Authorities