FairWind is seeking an experienced and driven Global Head of Taxes to take full ownership of our Group’s international tax compliance and tax strategy. This is a senior, strategic role, ensuring effective management of direct and indirect taxes across all group entities, supporting statutory reporting, and providing expert tax input on commercial projects.
Your qualifications
✔ AAT qualification or equivalent ✔ Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a corporate or commercial environment ✔ Solid expertise in tax accounting, including IFRS standards ✔ Strong commercial awareness and ability to advise on tax-efficient structures ✔ Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ✔ Advanced Excel skills ✔ Experience working in a multi-site, multi-currency, international organization ✔ High level of organization and ability to manage tight deadlines
Your Role
Corporate Tax ✔ Full responsibility for corporate tax compliance across FairWind Group ✔ Providing corporate tax advice and handling internal and external tax-related queries ✔ Preparing all group corporate tax filings and related documentation ✔ Tax provisioning for audit purposes and tax accounting ✔ Monthly corporate tax estimations for all group entities ✔ Managing relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors globally ✔ Ensuring full statutory and tax compliance across the Group ✔ Supporting tax aspects of acquisitions and due diligence processes
Indirect Taxes (VAT/GST) ✔ Review and approval of VAT/GST filings across global jurisdictions ✔ Oversight and support during VAT or sales tax audits
Commercial Support & Policy Setting ✔ Advising on tax impacts of commercial contracts and proposals ✔ Ensuring rates reflect all relevant tax considerations ✔ Reviewing and setting tax policies across the business