Tax Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage tax risks and ensure regional compliance for VAT and other taxes across the UK, Europe and Africa. You will work closely with Finance, Legal, Operations and the wider Tax function to support business initiatives and tax governance. The position supports KBR’s tax transformation programme, driving process improvements, systems initiatives and capability development. You will engage with external advisers and tax authorities to deliver timely, accurate tax outcomes. This is a growth-focused opportunity to become a well-rounded regional tax professional within a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee VAT compliance across UK, Europe and Africa, ensuring accurate filings for all regional VAT registrations.
• Review VAT returns and indirect tax filings; liaise with external advisers and local Finance teams as needed.
• Support VAT audits and enquiries from tax authorities; provide VAT advisory support to business and project teams.
• Manage VAT registrations, deregistrations and reporting requirements across the region; support related systems and controls.
• Support corporate tax compliance and review contracts from a tax perspective.
• Assist with tax planning, restructurings, acquisitions and other business initiatives; support audits and disputes across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to tax governance including SOX/SAO controls, documentation, risk assessments and policy development.
• Support tax transformation and projects including technology, ERP and e-invoicing initiatives; collaborate with Finance and IT.
• Deliver practical tax guidance to Finance and operations; contribute to tax awareness and training materials.

Key requirements

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong experience with VAT and indirect taxes in a multinational environment
• Experience managing relationships with external advisers and tax authorities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a broad geographic region
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach

• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• proactive collaboration
• VAT and indirect taxes
• corporate tax
• tax governance and risk management

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