Head of Group Tax

Role Overview

• Define and execute the Group tax strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite including establish and maintain tax governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Provide clear tax guidance to senior market leadership and board/audit committee when required.
• Own the Group’s tax accounting position and processes under IFRS and local GAAP and coordinate tax inputs to statutory audits and group reporting deadlines.
• Lead effective tax rate forecasting, drive analysis and support budgeting/forecasting cycles.
• Set and maintain transfer pricing policy; ensure operational alignment with intercompany agreements and actual conduct as well as oversee transfer pricing documentation, local file/master file requirements where applicable, and defend positions in audits.
• Partner with Legal/Finance to maintain intercompany agreements and pricing models.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks; maintain a tax risk register.
• Lead tax audits, inquiries, and disputes; manage engagement with tax authorities.
• Ensure readiness for increased transparency and reporting obligations (jurisdiction-dependent), i.e. CbCr and Pillar II.
• Provide proactive tax advice on: M&A, restructuring, integrations, and disposals; New country entries, entity set-up, and operating model changes; Financing, treasury initiatives, and cash repatriation planning.
• Collaborate with external advisors to support the group’s growth strategies and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Stay up to date with international tax law changes and assess their impact on the Group’s tax position.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in a similar tax role, preferably within a multinational company or a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of international tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in managing tax compliance for corporate income tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes.

Benefits

• A key role in an agile and ambitious team with a high pace where you will face exciting challenges and varied tasks.
• A job in a global environment, giving you a wide network across all markets Odevo operates in.
• The opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey with frequent acquisitions.
• Short decision-making paths and the ability to influence our work processes.
• Strong development opportunities in both in breadth (M&A, integration, process improvement) and depth (advanced group reporting, group accounting and internal control matters).