Responsibilities include:
- Define and lead the global vision and strategy for client accounting and tax compliance, aligned with group-wide objectives.
- Integrate services across jurisdictions, embedding a high-performance culture focused on quality and accountability.
- Advise senior executives on technical, commercial, and structural matters to support business growth and client delivery.
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of financial reporting and tax compliance outputs across client structures, ensuring jurisdictional and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory accounts, management reports, VAT/GST returns, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
- Monitor and drive performance using standardised KPIs and KRIs.
- Lead responses to evolving tax and accounting regulations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. UK, Jersey, Guernsey, BVI).
- Manage complex tax matters, including transfer pricing, CFCs, substance rules, and withholding taxes.
- Champion the use of automation and digital tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and client experience.
- Implement and enhance service delivery models, governance frameworks, and reporting structures.
- Act as the primary representative of the function, both internally and externally.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, legal, risk, and client relationship teams to deliver coordinated support on client structures and growth initiatives.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across jurisdictions, ensuring effective succession planning, skills development, and professional growth.
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Build leadership capability within the function and align training with evolving regulatory demands.
- Degree-qualified; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or equivalent – essential.
- 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role within corporate, fiduciary, or financial services.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS, GAAP, and international tax regulations.
- Proven ability to lead cross-jurisdictional teams and influence at executive level.
- Deep understanding of financial reporting and global tax compliance.
- Able to translate vision into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.
- Skilled in implementing governance frameworks and driving operational efficiency.
- Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
- Understands how tax and accounting contribute to client relationships and revenue protection.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and discretion.
- Remains composed under pressure and adapts to change.
- Ensures accuracy in technical outputs and regulatory compliance.
- Takes initiative and drives continuous improvement.
- Builds strong, inclusive teams and encourages collaboration.
- Embraces innovation and fosters a culture of learning.
