ZRG Careers
Head of Tax Reporting
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Exciting opportunity with our client to help build global infrastructure and teams from the ground up. What makes this especially compelling is that you’re not just stepping into a role—you’re helping shape how the business operates moving forward, with real visibility and impact. It’s a chance to be part of a well-known global brand at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth.
Role Purpose
Own the group's tax reporting, including current and deferred tax provisioning, effective tax rate management, Pillar Two GloBE compliance, and CFO/Board-facing tax reporting, while establishing and maintaining a standalone group tax reporting capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage the group tax reporting cycle (quarterly and annual current and deferred tax provisioning, effective tax rate analysis) across all entities, consolidating regional inputs into group results.
- Own Pillar Two / GloBE compliance, including scoping, data collection, safe harbor assessments, top-up tax calculations, and filings across all in-scope jurisdictions, partnering with regional teams to ensure data quality.
- Build and maintain the CFO-facing tax dashboard and Board reporting package, translating complex tax matters into clear business risks and value-driven insights.
- Manage the group's tax accounting policies and judgments, including uncertain tax positions and deferred tax asset valuation allowances, in accordance with the applicable accounting framework.
- Coordinate with Treasury and Finance on the interaction between tax reporting and financing structures.
- Lead relationships with external auditors regarding group tax provisions and financial statement disclosures.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Global Tax Scope
This is a global consolidation role requiring working knowledge of Pillar Two implementation across major jurisdictions (including the UK, U.S., Germany, India, China, and others), as well as local statutory tax accounting requirements that feed into consolidated reporting.
Key Business Considerations
- Establish and maintain a robust standalone tax reporting framework.
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting on effective tax rate, cash tax, and Pillar Two compliance for executive leadership and investors.
- Support a complex global business operating across multiple jurisdictions, manufacturing operations, intellectual property, royalty arrangements, and intercompany financing structures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in group tax reporting and Pillar Two implementation.
- Experience supporting a private equity-backed organization, infrastructure investment, carve-out, IPO, or similarly complex business environment is highly desirable.
- Strong technical expertise in tax accounting standards (IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP) and deferred tax accounting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex tax matters to executive leadership and Boards.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Stakeholders
- Head of Tax
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Group Finance and Controllership
- Treasury
- External Auditors
- Executive Leadership Team
- Investors and Portfolio Finance Teams
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Highly organized with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant tax reporting software.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location