Compliance Manager - Goodman Masson

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tax Reporting and Compliance Manager to oversee the company's tax reporting under IFRS and manage outsourced tax compliance functions. This role will ensure accurate tax provisioning, financial statement disclosures, and coordination with external tax advisors for local and international tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IFRS tax reporting requirements, corporate income tax (particularly UK), and indirect taxes.

Tax Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions (Year End and Half-year) and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements, liaising with auditors as needed.
• Analyze tax accounting positions and maintain compliance with IFRS requirements.
• Partner with finance teams to assess tax risks and optimize tax accounting processes.

Compliance Oversight

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors handling corporate tax, VAT/GST, and other tax filings.
• Review tax filings and payments prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and ensure timely implementation in tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and external tax advisors.
• Assist with ad-hoc CIT, VAT and employment tax queries across the group.
• Assist the tax team on ad-hoc project work.
• Assist in SAO compliance cycle.

Process Improvement & Risk Management

• Develop and implement controls to improve tax reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify potential tax risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposures.
• Support tax planning initiatives and assess the tax impact of business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal finance, accounting, and legal teams on tax-related matters.