Tax and Compliance Manager

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for taking a lead role in a broad range of tax and statutory compliance matters across divisional areas in the Middle East, India, Africa and Europe. The ideal candidate must have a solid tax background and have the ability to complete tax research whilst being able to demonstrate a strong core knowledge in accounting processes. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing leading organizer of face-to-face events with over 80 events per annum.

JOB CONTEXT

The duties and responsibilities of this job description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. The requirements of the job/contract may develop and change and the post holder may be expected to adapt to these requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Manage and coordinate the preparation of the company tax returns (corporate, indirect, withholding et al) and submit within the specified timeframe.
2. Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize compliance.
3. Investigate and maintain regulatory filing compliance to ensure accurate completion of tax returns.
4. Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the implications to management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
5. Enhance tax awareness and increase the profile of the tax function to ensure that tax input is part of the business decision-making process.
6. Responsible for local compliance reporting for all entities, including all local company secretarial requirements, ensuring each requirement is met and submitted on time.
7. Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by governmental authorities. Manage the relationship with group tax and support them with all queries raised.
8. Work closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all tax-related matters.
9. Manage and support appointed tax agents throughout the different territories.
10. Maintain and prepare all balance sheet reconciliations relating to tax.
11. Hiring, training, motivating and evaluating tax staff members.
12. Implement a robust transfer pricing.
13. Ad hoc tax and compliance project support.

INTERNAL CUSTOMERS

• Finance Team
• Employees of dmg events
• Budget holders and sector managers
• Group Tax

EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

• Auditors
• Tax Authorities
• External Tax Advisors

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Recognized tax qualification. The applicant should have considerable tax knowledge and have an understanding of how the tax function fits into the services of a Finance Department. The candidate should have a solid understanding of accounting processes, especially in accounts payable.

Minimum Experience: At least five years' experience in a tax specific role with a heavy focus on the Middle East region.

Job-Specific Skills:

1. Extensive tax knowledge.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a tax manager or similar role, preferably in a corporate setting.
3. Strong accounting, analytical and research expertise.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative.
6. Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporations.
7. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Please take the time to read the job description. You must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.