Head of Tax, Elixirr

• Experience at a senior level within the tax function of an international business
• Experience of UK and US (federal and state) tax laws and regulations
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax management, including some years in a tax leadership role
• CTA qualified or other recognised qualification in accountancy or taxation
• Minimum 2:1
• UK and US direct and indirect tax knowledge, including tax accounting
• M&A tax diligence and structuring
• Transfer pricing
• Strong sense of ownership, embracing accountability for all tax matters
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills
• Good attention to detail, staying organised and able to “see the big picture”
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, proactive and energetic
• Flexible, able to multitask and work to achieve tight deadlines
• Exhibit excellent professional ethics
• Self-aware, embrace feedback and strive for continual improvement as well as supporting development of others
• The drive to continue building Elixirr and a relentless focus on the highest quality of work

Desirable

• Elixirr (www.elixirr.com) is looking for a Head of Tax to lead its tax function
• Reporting to the Group CFO, the role will ensure timely tax compliance globally and lead tax planning and due diligence on future potential acquisitions
• The fast pace of international growth makes this an exciting time to join the Group as Head of Tax
• The role of the Head of Tax is to oversee all tax-related matters for the organisation, ensuring compliance with tax laws across multiple jurisdictions
• This role involves strategic tax planning, tax risk management, and optimising tax efficiency while maintaining compliance
• The Head of Tax will work closely with the global finance team and external tax advisors to implement best practices and contribute to the overall financial health of the company
• Oversee tax planning, compliance and reporting for UK, US, South Africa and other international jurisdictions
• Develop and implement strategies to manage the Group’s tax position and effective tax rate, while ensuring full compliance with all tax regulations
• Lead the preparation and review of direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Provide guidance on tax implications for business decisions, including working with external advisors on acquisition tax diligence and structuring
• Liaise with HR in relation to employment taxes, taxation of equity awards and internationally mobile employees
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls related to tax reporting and compliance, including proactive reviews of transaction recording to ensure tax-compliant treatment
• Ensure appropriate transfer pricing policies are in place across the Group
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure proper tax accounting in financial statements, including tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group, ensuring proactive adjustments to tax strategies
• Manage relationships with tax authorities
• Provide leadership and guidance to other team members on tax-related matters
• Manage external tax advisors to deliver cost-effective advice
• Although this is expected to be a full-time role given the growth and international complexity of the Group, for the right candidate it may be possible to consider the role either on a part-time basis or for the role to also assume responsibility for Group Treasury