International Tax Manager – EMEA

Job title:

International Tax Manager – EMEA

Company

Sedgwick

Job description

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.Great Place to Work®
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Forbes Best-in-State EmployerInternational Tax Manager – EMEASedgwick is looking to hire an experienced Tax Manager on a permanent basis. Based at our Fenchurch Street office in London, the International Tax Manager will work closely with the International Tax Director and support with UK current initiatives including tax compliance, governance and controls. This role will involve assisting with ad-hoc queries from the business on corporate direct tax matters.The business is very fast paced, and the role will give you exposure to all levels of the business. The role will challenge all your competencies, ranging from system and technical skills to softer communication skills.Your main duties responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for all aspects of UK corporation tax compliance and governance.
• Preparation of QIP calculations and tax forecasts.
• Undertake UK CFC review on an annual basis.
• Liaise with advisors in relation to local country CFC, anti-hybrid requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of process notes to ensure the business has the correct level of governance in place for SAO purposes.
• Business partner with stakeholders across EMEA to ensure tax deadlines are met and tax matters are addressed.
• Together with the International Tax Manager – APAC develop a tax compliance and governance framework for the international tax side of the business. This includes the development of tax calendars and control sheets to allow the team to monitor tax deadlines and our compliance with these.
• Manage tax advisors and stakeholders.
• To assist with EMEA direct tax requirements.
• To respond to ad hoc direct tax queries from the business.
• To assist with corporate tax issues that arise from global mobility, include PE risks across the EMEA region.
• To support with correspondence with tax authorities including but not limited to, drafting letters, completion of double tax treaty forms, etc.
• Involvement in projects as they arise. E.g. rationalisations, M&A, thin capitalization, etc.
• Assist with WHT management, clearance applications, working with treasury and loan management team to ensure we are financing the business efficiently.
• To assist with administrative tasks such as budgets, reconciliations for tax related GL accounts, post, etc.

We are looking for someone with these specific skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level, a qualified tax accountant with a CTA.
• Strong direct and indirect tax experience.
• A commercial mindset.
• Knowledge of and experience in direct tax requirement across UK and EMEA.
• Insurance or claims management industry experience not essential but desirable.
• Experience in working in an international environment including time zone management.
• Experience of working in a highly pressured dynamic environment.
• Strong people and influencing skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels.
• Strong communicator with the ability to communicate with Executives and non-financial individuals alike.
• Ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve complex problems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Broader skills and experience should include:

• Team player with willingness to help others beyond their formal role
• Exercise the upmost discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Structured thinker with the ability to make complex things simple
• Strong detail orientation, continually striving for complete accuracy
• Continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
• Healthcare scheme
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Discounts on various products and services
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps

Working at SedgwickOur company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.#LI-HYBRIDSedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:16:19 GMT

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