INTL: Group Tax Director

Our Client, an international CRE developer and investor, renowned for its extensive portfolio and rapid expansion across multiple European markets, is seeking a Group Tax Director. This leadership role involves overseeing the tax management functions, managing the tax team, and playing a crucial role in major restructuring and acquisition transactions.

INTL: Group Tax Director

/based in Prague/

INTL/2405/GTXD

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining comprehensive group tax standards, guidelines, and processes.
• Implementing and managing sophisticated tax monitoring tools to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Supporting interdepartmental and cross-border cooperation and data sharing.
• Creating and overseeing a tax community for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Monitoring legislation and preparing the organization for new directives.
• Supporting the automation and harmonization of tax processes, including D365 implementation.
• Conducting quarterly reviews of tax positions and effective tax rates (ETR).
• Coordinating and managing tax audits to ensure full compliance with regulations.
• Handling the coordination of withholding tax (WHT) and processing dividend distributions.
• Overseeing VAT compliance and ensuring efficiency across various countries.
• Monitoring and evaluating the pricing of intercompany (IC) transactions.
• Leading the tax aspects of significant transactions and providing support to group tax operations in smaller countries.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for tax-efficient structuring.
• Implementing EU directives and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Identifying, monitoring, and mitigating tax risks.
• Coordinating the efforts of local tax experts and managing the international tax budget.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Tax Director or similar senior tax role in a multinational corporation, preferably within real estate.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of international and domestic tax laws and regulations.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing tax teams across different jurisdictions.
• Strategic Implementation: Ability to develop and implement tax policies and strategies that align with business objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Technical skills: Proficient in tax software and Microsoft Office.
• Education: Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is highly desirable.

What the Company Offers:

• Strategic Role: A leadership role in the company's financial strategy, situated within a dynamic financial community.
• Career Advancement: Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in an evolving sector.
• Collaborative Environment: A collaborative work environment that values creativity and proactive management.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.