Tax Manager

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business everyday life and making a better world creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation Process Automation Climate Control Life Science and Fluid Control and Transport

Role Overview

The Tax Compliance Manager - directly reporting into the CC & LS Head of Tax based in Eysins (Geneva area Switzerland) - will primarily assist with corporate tax and transfer pricing compliance and manage international tax audits as assigned. He/she will provide support on a wide array of international tax issues including cross-border structuring and M&A. Additionally the Tax Compliance Manager will

• Own and maintain global processes for corporate income tax compliance and transfer pricing documentation for CC develop and implement standardized procedures controls and reporting mechanisms ensure alignment with global tax strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Help monitor tax risks and support the CC global transfer pricing strategy and policy as well as the tax accounting process with respect to international operations
• Interface regularly with corporate management and business teams regarding strategic impact of international tax planning compliance and transfer pricing issues

Work Environment: This role is hybrid offering a mix of on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CC & LS Head of Tax and other team members on international tax matters transfer pricing tax optimization structuring and implementation
• Proactive handling of all recurring tax issues (CIT VAT WHT Stamp Tax) within CC in close cooperation with Business Services Center (BSC) and local teams
• Act as CC Dividend Manager for the annual dividend distribution process
• Manage preparation and updates of transfer pricing documentation in line with national and international requirements together with the group tax team and the finance function
• Directly prepare transfer pricing documentation for certain group entities
  Support with cash pooling functioning and tax related analysis
• Prepare and review i/c agreements in conjunction with the legal department take care of certain corporate tax filings (CIT WHT etc.)
• Manage tax audits and litigations within CC act as key liaison between BSC local finance teams and tax advisors and issuing guidance on the overall strategy for managing litigation
  Monitor tax rulings implementation
  Support on DAC6 compliance and UK equivalent
  Support on Pillar 2 compliance
  Prepare and review tax packages
• Maintaining the Group tax compliance databases to ensure that tax related information and documentation is promptly available
• Ensure global tax processes are compliant with existing tax laws and quickly adapt to new laws and practices as they arise
  Implementing and maintaining tax compliance controls

Critical Competencies for Success

• Professional Tax qualification from a primary jurisdiction
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• 6-10 years of experience in international tax matters
• Exposure to Swiss and APAC tax systems strongly preferred
• Experience in dealing with Tax Authorities generally speaking
• Experience in managing external service providers
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax issues to non-tax people
• Enthusiasm for managing tax matters in a commercial environment and willingness to learn and expand responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize and take ownership of work
• Ability to build strong working relationships and demonstrate organizational skills with attention to detail
• Advanced Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills
• Great verbal and written communication: fluent in English any other language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel globally (up to 20%) and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health Safety and Environmental Duties At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people minimizing our impact to the environment the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health safety and welfare of themselves others and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings particularly with customers suppliers advisors employees and the accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran