Director, Tax Reporting

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Director Tax Reporting, you;

• Are part of the global Tax & Trade team
• Own and oversee the global income tax provision under ASC 740
• Collaborate with all departments, Global Functions, markets and regions
• Create a culture of excellence in execution that recognizes and rewards high performance

ABOUT YOU

Key qualities.

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Honesty, ambition, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to operate and orchestrate seamlessly within a matrix organization

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL INCLUDE

Global Tax Accounting & Reporting (ASC 740)

• Own and oversee the global quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including:

• Effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and forecasting

• Valuation allowances

• Uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)

• Interim reporting and discrete items

• Pillar 2 & CBCR reporting

• Set direction for high‑quality tax disclosures in quarterly / annual shareholder reports and Risk factors

• Act as the primary tax accounting contact for external auditors, managing audits, reviews, and technical position papers.

• Monitor and interpret changes in US GAAP tax accounting standards and assess impact on the group

Systems, Data & Process Ownership (SAP)

• Accountable for the global income tax accounting and reporting framework under ASC 740, including external reporting, governance, and financial statement integrity

• SAP (ECC / S/4HANA) tax‑relevant data flows

• Tax provision and reporting tool implementation integrated with SAP (e.g., provision engines, reporting layers)

• Partner with Finance Transformation and IT to:

  • Improve data quality, automation, and controls in tax reporting processes

  • Reduce manual adjustments and spreadsheet dependency

  • Design scalable, future‑proof tax reporting architecture

• Define global process standards, documentation, and controls for tax reporting, aligned with SOX requirements.

Governance, Controls & Risk Management

• Lead strong SOX‑compliant controls over income tax accounting and reporting.

• Lead tax reporting risk assessments and remediation of any control deficiencies.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with:

  • Global and regional tax teams

  • Corporate Accounting and Controllership

  • FP&A (for ETR forecasting and planning alignment)

  • External auditors and advisors

• Translate complex tax accounting outcomes into clear, decision‑relevant insights for senior finance leadership.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a global tax reporting team (direct (1) and/or matrixed).

• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across regions.

• Build sustainable tax reporting capability as the organization grows and transforms.

• Ordinate global representation letters, tax disclosures, and management certifications.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Deep Hands-on Expertise in US GAAP, specifically ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes

• Experience in the consolidation of a multi-national, multi-currency group of companies under US GAAP

• Internationally recognized accounting and tax designation (CPA or equivalent) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial and management accounting and corporate tax reporting in an international business environment

• Knowledge and experience of internal control standards required under COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley

• Assist in various external tax and/or governmental filings including but not limited to country-by-country reporting, economic substance, balance of payments, CRS, and FATCA

• Knowledge and experience in managing various tax related aspects of a company’s trading structure

• Strong analytic skills: able to link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change

• Experience producing insightful analytics and accurate reporting within tight deadlines