International Senior Tax Manager

Manpower are currently seeking an interim International Senior Tax Manager to work with our global FMCG client Reckitt, renowned for brands such as Dettol, Finish and Nurofen, and to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Uxbridge. This is a full-time temporary role to start as soon as possible and to run for 12 to 14 months, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The role is an integral part of the Special Projects Tax team in respect of an internal restructuring project covering numerous countries across the world.

This will include:

• Designing the restructuring required in a number of countries using external tax advisers.
• Identifying the tax implications and tax costs of the restructuring.
• Holding the pen on the step plan documenting the required transaction steps.
• Working with both internal departments and external advisers to ensure all aspects of the proposed transactions are understood, issues are identified, and solutions found.
• Forming part of a project team to deliver on the project plan managed by the project management team through a series of tollgates, checkpoints and clearly defined deliverables.
• Ensuring all implementations are within deadline, complete, accurate and any immediate follow up post-implementation work is completed including ensuring all opinions, memos, rulings, elections, filings, etc. are prepared, reviewed and finalised on a timely basis.
• Reporting into the Special Projects Director / International Tax Director, who will ultimately sign off the projects. Therefore, keeping them up to date with key issues/risks arising and agreeing potential solutions / discussions.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A team player
• Proactive self-starter and quick learner - the intention is that the role will not be heavily managed. Able to keep director informed of progress / issues as appropriate.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise - must be able to manage time effectively in a challenging environment and be able to identify and focus on key issues.
• A thorough and rigorous approach to all aspects of work with an attention to detail.
• Professional approach and self-confident - able to win confidence and deal with a wide range of customers.
• Willing and able to \"do\".
• In line with Reckitt core values, the candidate will be achievement focused and able to work in an often-pressurised environment.
• Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity to identify solutions that work in practice and within legislative constraints.
• Accountancy qualification / experience preferred