Global Tax Lead (General Manager, Tax)

About the role

A company with fast international growth is looking for a Global Tax Lead to provide corporate tax leadership for one or more of its key business groups. The role sits within the group-level corporate tax function and guides business groups and their regional tax teams so that commercial decisions align with group tax governance and objectives. It also aims to optimise each group's tax position through efficient structuring of cross-border operations.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and implement the tax strategy for the assigned business group, aligned with corporate tax policies and governance
• Guide local tax teams on tax provisioning, reporting and compliance, and oversee tax filings and declarations
• Identify, assess and mitigate tax risks while maintaining strong internal controls
• Advise on cross-border transactions, operating structures and market entry, and partner with commercial, finance and legal teams on expansions, partnerships and restructuring
• Lead regional and global tax initiatives, and oversee tax audits and engagements with service providers and authorities
• Promote global tax best practices, drive process and system improvements, and support knowledge sharing between corporate and regional teams
• Lead and mentor business group tax teams, fostering collaboration between corporate and regional teams

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in international tax within multinational organisations or leading advisory firms
• Deep expertise in international tax, cross-border structuring and transfer pricing, with a track record of optimising effective tax rates
• Experience in fast-growing manufacturing, trading or FMCG businesses with multi-jurisdiction operations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead, mentor and guide regional tax teams
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required