Main Purpose:
ITG is recruiting an ambitious and dynamic Regional Tax Manager to deliver a high-quality tax support to all parts of Impala in the EMEA Region. This is a greenfield role which support the Impala - Head of Tax in Geneva to build a lean and efficient tax function for the group.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
General duties and responsibilities
- 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;
- Ensure tax accrual process for the region both for corporate and transactional tax is maintained accurately by ITG Shared Services in Montevideo and Johannesburg;
- Risk assessment and control of all applicable taxes including tax provisioning;
- Develop, implement and maintain TP documentation & compliance for the Group (including global management fee model);
- Develop, implement and maintain tax reporting tools (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2 and CBCR Reporting);
- Manage tax audits and tax litigation, including negotiations with local tax authorities;
- Ensure effective use of external advisers - in terms of quality and cost;
- Advise management and local controllers & commercial team on tax structuring issues;
- Advise management, controllers and treasury team on tax implication of inter group funding models.
General education and experience
- 6-8 years of work experience in tax (Top Accounting or Law Firm); in-house experience in tax function is considered as an advantage;
- Training and/or experience in taxes in multiple jurisdictions (highly preferable).
- Training and/or experience in Transfer Pricing (preferable).
- In-depth knowledge and experience in domestic and international corporate tax rules and practical applications;
- Hands-on personality with energy, drive and entrepreneurial spirit;
- Standout colleague, with an open non-political style understanding the importance of personal integrity;
- Strive for simplification and clarity, able to provide pragmatic solutions, value-adding activities and mentorship to non-tax professionals;
- Show dedication and resilience, follow through and pay attention to details;
- Skilled in establishing and developing collaboration with internal and external partners;
- Strong Communication (verbal and written skills, fluent in business English);
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and power point;
- 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
- SSC
- CoSec & Legal team
Key relationships (externally):
Advisors & Tax Authorities