Regional Accounting & Tax Manager

About the role

As Regional Accounting & Tax Manager, you will ensure financial integrity, tax compliance and effective governance across the region. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will oversee regional tax and accounting activities, support strategic business initiatives and drive process improvements in line with evolving regulations. The role involves close work with senior stakeholders and leadership of complex projects.

Key responsibilities

• Drive tax optimization and identify opportunities to use tax incentives and efficiencies across the region
• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT and withholding tax
• Serve as the main contact for tax authorities, external advisors, audits, inspections, disputes and tax inquiries
• Lead accurate and timely tax reporting, filings and disclosures for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide tax guidance to the business and support tax policies, processes and governance standards
• Partner on strategic projects such as investments, M&A, legal entity restructurings and system implementations, assessing tax implications
• Strengthen and monitor tax-related internal controls and stay ahead of regulatory changes
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams and support regional accounting and financial reporting

Required profile

• 5 to 10 years of experience
• University degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Relevant accounting and/or tax experience, preferably in a multinational or Big Four environment
• Experience across multiple countries and jurisdictions is highly desirable

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
• Practical knowledge of corporate taxation, indirect taxes and transfer pricing
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting and IAS 12, including current and deferred taxes
• Statutory reporting, external audits and internal controls (an advantage)
• Analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills