At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global tax reporting and compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and governance.
- Company: Join IHS Towers, a leader in shared communications infrastructure across emerging markets.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and enhance your career in finance.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on tax risk management in a global context.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in tax reporting and compliance, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Full-time Location: UK - London
About IHS Towers:
IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The company has over 37,000 towers across its seven markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.
Senior Manager, Group Tax – Reporting, Risk and Compliance is a senior leadership role within the Group Tax function, responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and governance of global tax reporting and compliance processes across the Group. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the Group’s tax risk management framework is robust, transparent, and aligned with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. The role will work closely with the VP, Group Tax and other senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors to ensure tax compliance and reporting excellence across all jurisdictions.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the coordination and review of Group-wide income tax reporting, including current and deferred tax provisions, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate tax filings at Group level, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with local and international tax laws.
- Own the development and maintenance of tax reporting frameworks, including documentation of processes and controls for SOX compliance.
- Provide oversight and technical leadership on the preparation of consolidated tax workings for periodic Group Tax Reports (quarterly, half‑year, and year‑end).
- Ensure consistency and quality in deferred tax calculations and proof of tax schedules across Group entities.
- Monitor and assess tax risks across the Group, providing strategic input into risk mitigation and governance frameworks.
- Advise on effective tax rate management and cash tax forecasting, supporting Group Finance in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Lead the tax audit process across Group entities, ensuring readiness, transparency, and alignment with internal and external audit requirements.
Senior Manager, Group Tax (12 Month FTC) in London employer: IHS Towers Group
IHS Towers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, IHS Towers provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the global tax landscape. The company's focus on shared communications infrastructure in emerging markets not only fosters a sense of purpose but also ensures that employees are part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence and compliance.
