EMEA & APAC Senior Tax Manager - Compliance & Reporting

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an EMEA and APAC Senior Tax Manager for Compliance and Reporting to join their London-based team. This hybrid role offers you the chance to work within a highly complex international group, covering UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.

EMEA and APAC Senior Tax Manager Compliance and Reporting

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: London

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, dependable, knowledgeable, training opportunities, growth leadership, interpersonal skills, team

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an EMEA and APAC Senior Tax Manager for Compliance and Reporting to join their London-based team. This hybrid role offers you the chance to work within a highly complex international group, covering UK, EMEA, and APAC regions. You will be part of a supportive environment where your expertise in accounting, tax compliance, and reporting will be valued and nurtured. The organisation is committed to flexible working opportunities, professional development, and fostering a culture of collaboration across borders. If you are looking to broaden your experience in a diverse, inclusive setting with exposure to intricate tax matters and international operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Hybrid working arrangement based in London provides flexibility and supports work-life balance while connecting you with a global network of professionals.
• Opportunity to manage tax compliance and reporting obligations across multiple regions (UK, EMEA, APAC), offering exposure to complex international structures and transactions.
• Supportive leadership encourages personal growth through training opportunities, knowledge sharing, and collaborative teamwork on challenging projects.

What you'll do:

As an EMEA and APAC Senior Tax Manager Compliance and Reporting based in London with hybrid working options available, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing corporate tax compliance across multiple regions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing outsourced processes for corporation tax returns submission; monitoring effective tax rates; supervising statutory account disclosures; coordinating capital allowance claims; reviewing reconciliations; liaising with key stakeholders such as HMRC or external auditors; handling GPA filings; supporting team controls; managing payments; leading Pillar 2 reporting; addressing withholding taxes; directing shared services resources; and participating in ad hoc projects. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail combined with excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively across teams globally. You will thrive by bringing together people from different backgrounds to deliver high-quality results while maintaining compliance standards throughout every aspect of your work.

• Oversee all corporate tax compliance and reporting obligations for the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions within the group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the outsourced submission process for corporation tax returns across UK, EMEA, and APAC, including thorough review of all returns before finalisation.
• Monitor Effective Tax Rates closely and report findings to the US Tax team as part of quarterly tax provision processes, including substantiation of current and deferred taxes.
• Supervise external providers regarding statutory accounts tax disclosures for the UK group, occasionally preparing these disclosures yourself when required.
• Coordinate the outsourced Capital Allowance and R&D Tax Credit claims process for the UK group, ensuring all claims are accurate and compliant.
• Review monthly reconciliations of current and deferred tax balances to maintain integrity in financial reporting.
• Participate in assessing tax impacts related to reorganisations, acquisitions, disposals, and compliance matters for a highly complex group structure involving partnerships and companies.
• Liaise regularly with HMRC, external auditors, advisors, CFOs, and management at all levels both in the UK and overseas using strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Take responsibility for UK GPA filings, group deductions allowance submissions, and any related documentation requirements.
• Contribute to team processes by monitoring controls and providing input into UK Senior Accounting Officer certifications as well as CCO certification processes.
• Manage UK corporate tax payments by reviewing calculations thoroughly before processing payments.
• Lead group Pillar 2 reporting requirement obligations by collaborating with financial controllers across UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Handle reporting related to withholding taxes including managing associated reclaims efficiently.
• Direct shared services centre resources based in India to ensure smooth operation of tax-related tasks.
• Engage in other ad hoc projects as required by business needs.

What you bring:

To excel as an EMEA & APAC Senior Tax Manager Compliance & Reporting you will bring substantial experience managing corporate tax obligations across international jurisdictions. Your technical qualifications (ACA ACCA CTA ATT) underpin your ability to handle complex reporting requirements while advanced Excel proficiency ensures you can analyse reconcile data efficiently. Experience within financial services enhances your understanding of industry-specific challenges but above all your exceptional organisational abilities allow you to navigate intricate group structures seamlessly. Your analytical mindset enables you to draw actionable insights present recommendations clearly while adaptability helps you thrive collaborate galvanise support within matrix environments. High self-awareness commitment personal development growth mind-set drive continuous improvement both personally professionally. Thoughtfulness good judgment strong decision-making skills round out your profile making you dependable knowledgeable asset who contributes positively shares knowledge fosters inclusive supportive culture.

• Demonstrated experience in corporate tax reporting within large international groups covering multiple jurisdictions such as UK, EMEA or APAC.
• Proven ability to manage outsourced processes for corporation tax returns submission including reviewing complex returns accurately.
• Advanced Excel skills enabling efficient analysis of data relevant to current/deferred taxes or reconciliations.
• ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualification is essential for this position due to its technical demands.
• Experience dealing tactfully with auditors requiring diplomacy discretion sensitivity during negotiations or reviews.
• Financial services sector experience (banking brokerages private equity) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Exceptional organisational skills necessary for navigating complex group structures involving partnerships companies acquisitions disposals etc.
• Analytical mindset capable of understanding responding presenting insights recommendations effectively even under pressure.
• Adaptability proven track record thriving collaborating galvanising support within matrix environments bringing teams together successfully.
• High levels self-awareness commitment personal development growth mind-set willingness learn share knowledge continuously.
• Thoughtful approach demonstrating good judgment strong decision-making skills especially when faced challenging situations requiring careful consideration.
• US GAAP knowledge beneficial though not essential adds value when interacting US-based teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in financial services renowned for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration knowledge sharing personal growth are prioritised. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance alongside access training opportunities designed help them develop professionally expand their skillsets. Supportive leadership encourages open communication teamwork ensuring everyone feels valued respected regardless background or location. The company’s dedication creating welcoming environment extends beyond office walls connecting staff worldwide through communal initiatives networks events that build lasting relationships strengthen sense belonging. By joining this team you become part dynamic community focused delivering excellence together nurturing talent empowering individuals achieve their full potential while contributing meaningful impactful projects shaping future finance industry globally.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your expertise in corporate tax compliance & reporting to new heights within a supportive global environment apply now!

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