Role:
The Head of Tax is a key strategic role responsible for overseeing all Tax matters related to the Group Entities operating in Ireland. The position ensures strong integration with the Group Tax Department and adherence to Group Tax Policies.
This role reports functionally to the Central Head of Group Tax and hierarchically to the CFO CIB Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Tax Compliance: Accountable for the administration of the Tax risk of the entities in the territory and ensuring that all tax commitments before the Tax Authorities of the Group's Irish legal entities are met.
* Tax Advisory: Ensure that external tax consulting follows internal policies and delegations, including approval from central management.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Tax Reporting and filing process including CT, VAT, DIRT, FATCA, AEOI, Interest Reporting according to Irish and International reporting requirements.
* Oversee and manage the interaction with Tax Compliance Service Providers to ensure timely & accurate information filing/reporting.
* Ensure all Tax reporting & Payments are adequate and appropriate.
* Monitoring of Tax Regulation Changes ensuring timely compliance.
* Assess/manage tax risks for Group Companies in Ireland.
* In co-ordination with CFO, provision of Group Tax Department opinion with respect to all new Activities/Products launched in Ireland (NAC/TAC Process).
* Establish & maintain a reporting forum with CFO and Group Tax Department covering Tax & Business Evolutions in Ireland.
* Signatory of the TAC/NAC/OTC process, jointly with the CFO in representation of the Tax Function as delegation from Group Tax Department.
* Implementation of TPA structures/agreements as required according to Ireland operations within the Global franchise.
* Assurance that all intra-group SLAs are appropriately articulated from a tax perspective with regard to services provided/received & cost allocation/charging methodologies explained and respecting domestic and international Tax guidelines.
* Be a Business Partner providing advice on structuring where required & ensuring strong awareness of Tax compliance & reporting across the Entities.
* Advising on disclosure requirements including FATCA, AEOI etc. Provide Timely & accurate information/advice to the Business on tax developments potentially affecting their activities business.
* Manage interaction with external tax advisors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and accurate tax advice.
* Manage interaction with internal and external auditors in their completion of audits.
* Manage Irish Tax Authority Audit process, together with any Foreign Tax Authority Inquiry as it relates to any Irish Group Company.
* Act as principal point of contact for Ireland Management on all tax matters relevant to the Irish businesses.
* Develop strong collaborative relationships with all business and functional leads.
* In strict coordination with CFO, report periodically as required to the Dublin Branch ExCo, and Boards of Directors of other Irish Group Companies on tax developments affecting the Group's Irish operations.
* Maintain strong reporting line to CFO and Group Tax Department in respect of Irish tax developments, transactions currently underway and contemplated, and other pertinent matters arising.
* Maintain strong collaborative and interactive working relationship with other members of Group Tax Department across the Group internationally, for Irish related business (business lines, clients and/or entities).
* Represent the Group in all contacts with the Irish Tax Authority, and ensure that a strong and collaborative working relationship is maintained with the Irish Tax Authority at all times.
* Interact proactively with all areas of the business to optimise the profile of the tax function in Ireland and beyond.
* Build relationships and network across the industry.
* Manage relationship with other applicable tax advisors.
Qualifications & Experience Required
* Language skills: Fluent in English
* Educational background: Finance and accounting, certified.
* 10+ years experience in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, custody, fund administration), o/w 5+ years managing teams - Big4 experience is desirable
* IT skills: capacity to use several of the following office tools in a proficient manner - MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
* Social skills: Organizational capacity; decision making; critical thinking; ability to synthesize/simplify; ability to inspire others and generate commitment