Global Tax & Compliance Manager

Global Tax Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Tax Planning & Compliance:

• Lead

  corporate income tax planning

  initiatives to optimize the global tax footprint, including across the UK, EU, North America, APAC, and India.
• Ensure timely and accurate

  filings of tax returns

  across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage the

  global tax calendar

  , ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.

2. Indirect Taxes (VAT, GST, Sales Tax):

• Oversee

  indirect tax compliance

  across all operating regions including VAT (UK/EU), GST (AU/NZ, India), and Sales Tax (US/Canada).
• Implement systems and processes to improve tax collection, reporting, and reconciliation in each geography.

3. Customs & Duty Optimization:

• Partner with supply chain and logistics to optimize

  import/export duties

  , particularly for cross-border movement of jewellery and loose stones.
• Provide guidance on HS code classification, free trade agreements, and

  India-specific import duty frameworks

  .

4. Transfer Pricing:

• Develop and maintain

  global transfer pricing policies

  aligned with OECD guidelines and jurisdiction-specific rules.
• Ensure that

  intercompany transactions, including with India-based entities

  , are structured with appropriate margins and documentation to meet compliance requirements.
• Coordinate annual

  transfer pricing studies

  and manage

  country-by-country reporting

  , covering

  India and other jurisdictions

  .

5. Tax Governance, Risk & Litigation:

• Lead

  global tax audits

  , inquiries, and manage

  tax disputes and litigations

  , including any India-based scrutiny or proceedings.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, including

  Indias evolving tax environment

  , and assess business impacts.
• Strengthen internal tax governance and ensure alignment with the Groups risk management framework.

6. Project Support & Operational Tax Involvement:

• Provide ongoing tax input for business initiatives, including new product lines, market entries, and cross-border operations.
• Support the India operations with practical tax matters, ensuring compliance and consistent application of Group tax policies.
• Assist in the

  development and rollout of internal tax processes and tools

  to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaise with external consultants and tax advisors to ensure

  up-to-date compliance and timely submissions

  across all jurisdictions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

  international tax qualification; familiarity with

  International tax regulations

  is highly desirable.
• Minimum

  4-6 years

  of experience in

  international tax

  , preferably within a retail, omni-channel, or multi-entity environment.
• Proven expertise in

  OECD TP rules

  ,

  Indian TP compliance

  , and indirect tax regimes globally.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration skills.