Global Tax Director (Loca & Global Tax)

A leading global organisation is seeking a Global Tax Director to provide strategic direction and governance across all corporate tax matters, ensuring compliance and optimising the company’s worldwide tax position. This role offers you the opportunity to shape tax strategy at an international level, partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support business growth and transformation.

What you'll do:

As Global Tax Director, you will be responsible for steering the organisation’s global tax function with a focus on strategic planning, compliance oversight, risk management, transfer pricing policy design, audit defence, stakeholder partnership, team leadership, process optimisation through technology adoption, and monitoring legislative changes.

• Develop and execute comprehensive global tax strategies that minimise liabilities while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide expert guidance on tax implications for business expansion, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border transactions, advising senior leadership on financial impact and risk.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all statutory tax returns including corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT/GST, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in every jurisdiction.
• Establish standardised processes for tax documentation, internal controls, and reporting to maintain audit readiness and transparency.
• Lead the design and implementation of transfer pricing policies, manage benchmarking studies, and ensure alignment between finance, legal, and tax functions for intercompany transactions.
• Implement robust tax risk management frameworks, serve as primary contact for tax authorities and external advisors, and lead audit defence activities including dispute resolution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across FP&A, Legal, HR, Treasury, and Operations by providing guidance on compensation tax issues, equity plans, expatriate taxation, and business initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing global tax team by building scalable operating models such as shared services or regional hubs while driving engagement metrics.
• Champion process optimisation through automation initiatives and digital solutions to enhance compliance accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor legislative developments globally to assess their impact on company operations while identifying new planning opportunities.

What you bring:

To excel as Global Tax Director, you will bring extensive experience managing international corporate taxation. Your proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes—combined with deep technical expertise in direct/indirect taxes—will enable you to deliver compliant yet optimised outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required; Master’s degree or CPA qualification is highly desirable
• At least ten years of progressive experience in tax leadership within multinational corporations or Big 4 /shared services environments is essential
• Extensive technical knowledge of corporate tax regulations including international tax law, VAT/GST compliance requirements, transfer pricing methodologies, and advanced tax accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex audits involving cross-border structures while maintaining positive relationships with authorities is crucial.
• Proven track record of leading diverse global teams with a focus on mentoring talent development within inclusive environments
• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with commercial acumen
• High integrity coupled with a strong governance mindset ensures adherence to internal policies while mitigating risk exposure across all jurisdictions.
• Experience implementing process improvements through digital transformation initiatives such as automation or data analytics tools is preferred.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a pioneer in creating collaborative workspaces that empower people around the world to connect more productively. Employees enjoy access to flexible working opportunities tailored to individual needs—whether remote or office-based—supported by generous training programmes designed for personal growth.

What's next:

If you are ready to make an impact at the highest level of global taxation within an inclusive environment that values your expertise—this is your moment!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.