Job Description
Description
• Reporting directly to the CFO, you will design and own the tax processes that support our global expansion.
• Your primary challenge will be navigating the complexity of the evolving global environment in which we operate, where tax rules are constantly evolving.
• You will work with the CFO to establish a scalable and efficient framework fit for a dynamic, global software business—tackling everything from digital services taxes to leveraging new tax technologies.
• In our selection process, we prioritize intellect and strategic thinking over years of experience.
• We are looking for someone with a strong academic background, a professional qualification in accounting and tax and demonstrable exposure to global tax considerations in a multinational context.
The role entails
• Manage and coordinate the preparation and review of corporate tax, VAT, and other relevant tax returns for our entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Work with external advisers to develop transfer pricing documentation and tax planning initiatives and lead their implementation
• Act as a key point of contact for tax authority audits and enquiries, preparing responses and supporting documentation in collaboration with external advisors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve tax processes, controls, and data management to enhance efficiency and accuracy particularly using technology and automation
• Manage and run tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS, including calculating effective tax rates and preparing tax-related disclosures for financial statements
• Work closely with the wider finance team, legal, and business operations to provide tax support and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Monitor changes in tax legislation across the regions in which we operate and assess their potential impact on the company.
What we are looking for in you
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Technology or other quantitative field
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and tax advisor (CTA, ADIT or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, gained within a Big 4/Top 10 accounting firm or a multinational in-house tax team.
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
• The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Nice-to-have skills:
• Leadership ability
• Software or tech industry experience
• Public company finance and reporting experience