Director, Tax Reporting

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Director Tax Reporting, you;

* Are part of the global Tax & Trade team

* Own and oversee the global income tax provision under ASC 740

* Collaborate with all departments, Global Functions, markets and regions

* Create a culture of excellence in execution that recognizes and rewards high performance

ABOUT YOU

Key qualities.

* Strong organizational skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication

* Honesty, ambition, and a strong work ethic

* Ability to operate and orchestrate seamlessly within a matrix organization

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL INCLUDE

Global Tax Accounting & Reporting (ASC 740)

* Own and oversee the global quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including:

* Effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and forecasting

* Valuation allowances

* Uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)

* Interim reporting and discrete items

* Pillar 2 & CBCR reporting

* Set direction for high‑quality tax disclosures in quarterly / annual shareholder reports and Risk factors

* Act as the primary tax accounting contact for external auditors, managing audits, reviews, and technical position papers.

* Monitor and interpret changes in US GAAP tax accounting standards and assess impact on the group

Systems, Data & Process Ownership (SAP)

* Accountable for the global income tax accounting and reporting framework under ASC 740, including external reporting, governance, and financial statement integrity

* SAP (ECC / S/4

HANA) tax‑relevant data flows

* Tax provision and reporting tool implementation integrated with SAP (e.g., provision engines, reporting layers)

* Partner with Finance Transformation and IT to:

* Improve data quality, automation, and controls in tax reporting processes

* Reduce manual adjustments and spreadsheet dependency

* Design scalable, future‑proof tax reporting architecture

* Define global process standards, documentation, and controls for tax reporting, aligned with SOX requirements.

Governance, Controls & Risk Management

* Lead strong SOX‑compliant controls over income tax accounting and reporting.

* Lead tax reporting risk assessments and remediation of any control deficiencies.

Stakeholder Management

* Partner closely with:

* Global and regional tax teams

* Corporate Accounting and Controllership

* FP&A (for ETR forecasting and planning alignment)

* External auditors and advisors

* Translate complex tax accounting outcomes into clear, decision‑relevant insights for senior finance leadership.

Leadership & Capability Building

* Lead, coach, and develop a global tax reporting team (direct (1) and/or matrixed).

* Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across regions.

* Build sustainable tax reporting capability as the organization grows and transforms.

* Ordinate global representation letters, tax disclosures, and management certifications.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

* Deep Hands-on Expertise in US GAAP, specifically ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes

* Experience in the consolidation of a multi-national, multi-currency group of companies under US GAAP

* Internationally recognized accounting and tax designation (CPA or equivalent) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial and management accounting and corporate tax reporting in an international business environment

* Knowledge and experience of internal control standards required under COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley

* Assist in various external tax and/or governmental filings including but not limited to country-by-country reporting, economic substance, balance of payments, CRS, and FATCA

* Knowledge and experience in managing various tax related aspects of a company's trading structure

* Strong analytic skills: able to link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change

* Experience producing insightful analytics and accurate reporting within tight deadlines

* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment

* Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve results

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