Job Overview
An experienced International Tax Section Manager is required to lead and manage overseas tax operations across multiple jurisdictions. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring international tax activities while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, corporate policies, reporting requirements, and internal quality standards.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The successful candidate will oversee areas including corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, cross-border taxation, tax planning, tax reporting, and tax risk management. This position also requires close collaboration with finance, legal, auditors, tax consultants, and other business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
International Tax Compliance
The International Tax Section Manager will help ensure that the organization and its subsidiaries meet applicable tax requirements in the countries where they operate.
Key duties include:
- Monitor domestic and international tax regulations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
- Review tax requirements across different jurisdictions.
- Interpret tax regulations and assess their impact on business activities.
- Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders.
- Maintain appropriate tax documentation and compliance records.
Tax Returns & Reporting
Manage the preparation, review, and submission of tax returns and related reports for applicable subsidiaries and business entities.
Responsibilities include:
- Review tax returns before submission.
- Monitor tax filing and payment deadlines.
- Ensure tax information is complete and accurately reported.
- Coordinate tax reporting requirements across different jurisdictions.
- Identify discrepancies and support timely corrective action.
- Maintain supporting documentation for tax filings and audits.
International Tax Planning
Support the development of tax strategies that align with applicable regulations and the organization’s overall business objectives.
The role will evaluate opportunities involving:
- Corporate tax planning
- Available tax credits
- Tax incentives
- Cross-border transactions
- Withholding tax
- Transfer pricing
- Double taxation agreements
The manager will work closely with relevant finance teams to implement appropriate tax strategies while maintaining compliance.
Transfer Pricing
Oversee transfer pricing requirements for transactions between related entities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor applicable transfer pricing regulations.
- Maintain appropriate transfer pricing documentation.
- Support compliance with local and international requirements.
- Review intercompany transactions from a tax perspective.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors when specialist assistance is required.
- Help ensure intercompany pricing practices are appropriately documented.
Cross-Border Taxation
Manage tax matters associated with operations across multiple countries.
This includes understanding and evaluating:
- Double taxation treaties
- Withholding tax obligations
- Cross-border transactions
- International tax requirements
- Tax treatment of intercompany activities
- Tax implications for overseas subsidiaries
The position requires the ability to understand how different tax systems may affect the organization’s international operations.
Tax Risk Management & Audit Support
Identify potential tax risks and develop suitable mitigation measures.
The International Tax Section Manager will:
- Review business activities for potential tax exposure.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for tax inspections.
- Support internal and external tax audits.
- Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries.
- Work with professional advisors when required.
- Monitor outstanding tax matters and recommend corrective actions.
- Help maintain audit readiness across applicable entities.
Tax Analysis
Strong analytical capabilities are required to review financial and tax information and identify potential reporting or compliance issues.
Responsibilities include:
- Analyze tax-related financial information.
- Identify inconsistencies or reporting errors.
- Evaluate the tax implications of business decisions.
- Prepare tax-related analysis for management.
- Support informed decision-making with accurate financial and tax information.
Tax Technology & Automation
The position will support the effective use of technology to improve tax reporting, compliance, and internal processes.
Candidates should be comfortable working with:
- ERP platforms
- Tax compliance systems
- Financial reporting tools
- Automation solutions
- Digital tax reporting processes
The manager should also identify opportunities to automate repetitive activities and improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax processes.
Stakeholder Management
The role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will collaborate with:
- Finance teams
- Accounting teams
- Legal departments
- Senior management
- Internal and external auditors
- Tax consultants
- Government or tax authorities, where applicable
An important part of the position is explaining complex tax matters clearly to colleagues who may not have specialist tax knowledge.
Team Leadership & Development
The International Tax Section Manager will also be responsible for developing and managing the tax team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify and develop high-performing employees.
- Coach team members and support professional development.
- Evaluate employee performance based on measurable objectives.
- Address performance gaps appropriately.
- Delegate responsibilities according to company policies.
- Develop a capable team that can support current and future business requirements.
Business Planning & Performance
Translate organizational objectives into practical plans for the international tax function.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare annual and developmental plans.
- Monitor progress against agreed objectives.
- Produce periodic performance and progress reports.
- Identify areas requiring corrective action.
- Monitor departmental expenses and budgets.
- Seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Process & Organizational Improvement
Continuously review tax processes and organizational requirements to support efficient operations.
The manager will:
- Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures.
- Improve workflows and internal controls.
- Identify automation opportunities.
- Promote effective use of relevant IT systems.
- Ensure responsibilities within the department are clearly defined.
- Support organizational development based on future business requirements.
Quality, Compliance & HSE
Maintain high standards of quality across tax operations and ensure activities are performed according to applicable company policies.
The role also requires compliance with relevant health, safety, security, environmental, and legal requirements applicable to the workplace.
Academic Qualification
Candidates should hold a:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Relevant professional tax, accounting, or finance qualifications may be advantageous where applicable.
Experience Requirements
Applicants should typically have:
6–10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving international taxation, corporate tax, tax compliance, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, or multinational financial operations.
Previous experience managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions would be particularly valuable.
Technical & Functional Skills
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge or experience in:
- International taxation
- Tax accounting
- Tax analysis
- Corporate tax
- VAT
- Withholding tax
- Transfer pricing
- Cross-border taxation
- Double taxation treaties
- Tax compliance
- Tax legislation
- Tax return preparation
- Tax authority requirements
- Tax audits
- ERP and tax technology systems
- Tax risk management
Job Seeker Notice
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