International Tax Manager, Global Asset Manager, London

International Tax Manager opportunity working for a leading global asset manager based in their London office.

In this role you will take the lead on providing an efficient and robust tax advisory and compliance environment both in EMEA and to the US parent, as well as liaison with auditors.

Role Responsibilities:

* Preparation and review of accounting provision information for accounting and reporting purposes, and a touchpoint for the broader finance team ensuring that the tax position is accurately recorded in the accounts of the EMEA entities.

* Facilitating and ensuring that direct tax compliance, including reporting is maintained for the EMEA group.

* Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing arrangements across the group and ensure that the group Transfer Pricing policies are adhered to and that reporting and analysis accurately reflects the underlying business agreements and needs.

* Provide tax consulting advice on significant M&A transactions and business restructures. Acting as SME to project team as required.

* Proactively identify tax risks for the business and work with advisors and stakeholders to ensure changes in tax law and regulations are complied with.

* Support HR/Payroll with ad hoc employment tax queries.

* Preparation and review of VAT returns and related compliance, as well as providing advice and explaining implications of potential decisions as required to the wider business on VAT treatment across the UK, EMEA and Asia.

* Support key business initiatives, communicate financial impact of taxes in a timely and appropriate manner.

* Manage relationships with tax authorities and advisors.

* Liaison with external auditors as required.

Key Capabilities:

* Accounting or tax background, experience in cross-border intercompany transaction and international tax matters in both tax consulting and compliance.

* An understanding of BEPS, ATAD and MDR to mitigate adverse tax consequences to the group.

* Use of OneSource, Longview systems preferable.

* Confidence to communicate effectively and build relationships with colleagues, advisors and auditors.

* The ability to operate independently in a fast-paced working environment, work closely and proactively within the tax team and numerous functional teams across the organisation.

* An interest in developing expertise in all tax related matters applying across the UK and other jurisdictions in which the business operates.