Head of Tax

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• Lead the ongoing development of the UK tax function (to include new hire(s) where required) ensuring robust tax systems and controls
• and ensuring robust tax systems and through enhanced
• Maintain and enhance procedures and controls to comply with SAO provisions
• Responsibility for direct tax compliance obligations (including Lloyd’s and US GAAP tax reporting)
• Identification and management of tax automation initiatives
• Assess, document, and manage uncertain tax positions and related tax risks associated with the UK operations
• Advise on the tax implications of potential acquisitions, disposals, expansion, and similar projects
• Proactively monitor and interpret the impact of UK and international tax developments of relevance to the UK operations
• Design and lead the implementation of functional, transactional, or legal entity restructuring as required
• Participate in/lead cross-specialty projects (Tax/Legal/Regulatory)
• Manage transfer pricing and DPT as it relates to UK operations
• Manage the ongoing development of tax policy including ESG related tax policy
• Tax authority relationship management and dispute resolution
• Communicate proactively with key stakeholders in the business, the UK CFO, the Global Head of Tax and external advisors.

Skills / Competencies

• Ability to research and apply tax law to business transactions and strong project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work to tight reporting deadline
• Leader, team builder and team player

Qualifications

• Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or similar
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or similar) from an accredited college/university

Experience

• Minimum five years international tax experience in industry and/or in a public accounting firm
• UK tax experience essential and international tax experience an advantage
• Experience and knowledge of tax reporting within the framework of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting is preferred
• Insurance industry experience preferred

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