Director - Group Tax - Sophos - Abingdon

Job Description

Role
The Director of Group Tax is responsible for managing the group tax function from a compliance and strategic perspective. To drive the tax requirements for M&A activity and company structure changes. Ensure that deadlines are met for all filings and support Regional Controllers with tax audits/issues. Prepare the group tax statutory numbers and confer with auditors as required. Responsible for Sophos transfer pricing documentation between Sophos Ltd and its subsidiaries.
Main Duties
Manage WW tax issues and support local controllers
Advise on group tax matters and ensure value for money on tax structures
Drive tax planning for acquisitions and legal structure changes
Ensure that transfer pricing documentation remains current, relevant and adequate for local tax authorities
Responsible for yearend group tax calculations for the consolidated statutory accounts complete with relevant disclosures
Monthly tax accruals and quarterly payments calculations for UK group
Prepare and file annual tax returns for UK group
Investigate new opportunities, for example, patent box regime
Maintain ATCA approval
Ensure compliance for all Government requirements

Desired Skills & Experience

Essential:
Recognised accounting qualification ACA,ACCA
Recognised tax qualification CIoT or equivalent
Experience of corporate Tax compliance
Experience of group tax strategy planning
Experience of group structure changes, mergers etc
Experience in managing a team
Experience of transfer Pricing mechanisms
The ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Ability to present reports and data in simple and clear way
Good excel skills

Desirable:
Experience working within the IT industry
Knowledge of VAT
M&A DD work
Advanced Excel
Presentation skills
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