EMEA Senior Manager, Global Tax at GTT

About GTT

GTT is a leading global provider of secure cloud networking solutions for multinational organizations. We design and deliver solutions that leverage advanced cloud, networking and security technologies. We complement our solutions with a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the world. We serve thousands of national and multinational companies with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN, security, Internet, voice and other connectivity options. Our services are uniquely enabled by our top-ranked, global, Tier 1 IP backbone, which spans more than 260 cities on six continents. The company culture is built on a customer-first service experience reinforced by our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in our business, environmental, social and governance practices. For more information, visit gtt.net.

Role Summary

This role will be responsible for the day to day corporate income tax matters covering compliance, tax provision, tax forecasting, transfer pricing, audit, systems, and processes for GTT’s non US jurisdictions which are mostly in EMEA and APAC.  Position reports to the Head of Global Tax, based in London UK.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all corporate income tax returns and notifications (e.g. CIT, local transfer pricing, CbCR) including estimated payments.

Prepare / review of quarterly and annual income tax provision for all non US jurisdictions under US and local GAAP financial statements as required.

Support and partner with US tax team to prepare and review the Pillar 2 reporting obligations affecting the international jurisdictions

Manage transfer pricing reporting, compliance and planning aspects

Proactively manage the funding and capital structure of in scope entities and identify opportunities for regular program tax efficient management of intercompany balances

Maintain internal controls for income taxes in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley guidelines

Develop relationships with wider business in tax, finance, legal, treasury, HR, sales/procurement to support them with expert advice on corporate income tax matters.

Oversight of ad hoc reporting, compliance of employee rewards and benefits in kind  

Manage relationships with tax authorities and handle tax risk assessments, tax audits and enquiries.

Identify and mitigate tax risks as well as ensure policies and procedures align to governance requirements such as UK’s CCO.

Manage and lead a junior tax professional.

Continuously improve tax processes and controls.

Required experience / qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a related field; a professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA) is preferred.

+10 years Extensive practical and technical experience in corporate tax, in a multi-national corporation preferred, or international public accounting experience.

Strong analytical skills, focused on problem solving and attention to detail.

Excellent communication abilities.

Candidate must be able to work independently, be excellent team worker with minimal supervision to manage work under pressure to manage multiple due dates and deadlines.

Core Competencies 

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Managing Change: Knowledge of the necessity to adapt self and team to evolving business needs; ability to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance in light of new requirements.

Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Financial Record Keeping: Knowledge of financial record keeping processes, methods, and tools; ability to maintain accurate and thorough records of financial transactions.

General Ledger (G-L): Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.

Tax Operations: Knowledge of tax practices and regulations; ability to prepare and file corporate tax and related tax returns / notifications and tax provision for all GTT’s non US jurisdictions.

Universal Competencies

Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of transformation initiatives to drive fundamental changes, enhance responsiveness and efficiency to core business practices. Ability to drive cultural changes from best effort to results oriented.

Customer First (Non-Customer Facing): Knowledge of internal customer interactions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and partnership. Ability to build an environment supporting internal customer value creation at every level.

Operational Excellence: Understanding the system-driven processes for consistency and scalability. Ability to re-focus processes and systems from integration activity to maximizing a positive customer impact and anticipating future trends.

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