Associate Director - International Tax

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced tax professional ready to take ownership of a broad and influential global remit. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you'll bring clarity to complexity, strengthen governance and help the business respond confidently to an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment. Beyond technical excellence, you'll be a people-focused leader who enjoys developing talent and building strong cross-functional partnerships.

What you'll do

• You'll lead global tax reporting and accounting activities, including tax provisions (current and deferred), IFRS tax disclosures, tax balance sheet accounts, cash tax forecasting, transaction tax reporting, and coordination with external auditors.
• You'll oversee worldwide corporate tax compliance and transfer pricing, managing tax filing obligations, outsourced providers, transfer pricing policies, Master and Local Files, intercompany agreements, operational pricing, business restructurings, and transfer pricing audits.
• You'll own Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Pillar Two (GloBE) compliance, including data collection, validation, submissions, XML requirements, risk analysis, GloBE calculations, safe harbour assessments, scenario modelling, and monitoring global legislative developments.
• You'll strengthen tax governance, controls, and indirect tax compliance by developing tax policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks, VAT/GST guidance, audit support, training materials, ERP and tax technology enhancements, process automation, and reporting improvements.
• You'll build strong relationships across Finance, Legal, and business teams while coaching and mentoring colleagues, managing tax authority enquiries, and clearly communicating complex tax matters to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

What we offer

• Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
• Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
• Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance.

Qualifications

About you

• You have 8–12+ years of post-qualification experience in international taxation, preferably within a multinational organization or at a Big 4 Senior Manager level.
• You possess strong expertise in tax reporting under IFRS and managing complex global corporate tax compliance obligations.
• You demonstrate deep knowledge of transfer pricing governance, indirect tax, and international tax regulations.
• You are experienced in emerging global tax frameworks, including Pillar Two and related compliance requirements.
• You can oversee the full spectrum of tax reporting, compliance, and governance activities while ensuring accuracy, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation.

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. 

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.