Associate Director - International Tax

About IQ-EQ

IQ-EQ is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on. Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities. Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens. With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**. One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate. To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com

Please note that Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. We're seeking an experienced tax professional ready to take ownership of a broad and influential global remit. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you'll bring clarity to complexity, strengthen governance and help the business respond confidently to an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment. Beyond technical excellence, you'll be a people-focused leader who enjoys developing talent and building strong cross-functional partnerships.

What you'll do

• You'll lead global tax reporting and accounting activities, including tax provisions (current and deferred), IFRS tax disclosures, tax balance sheet accounts, cash tax forecasting, transaction tax reporting, and coordination with external auditors.
• You'll oversee worldwide corporate tax compliance and transfer pricing, managing tax filing obligations, outsourced providers, transfer pricing policies, Master and Local Files, intercompany agreements, operational pricing, business restructurings, and transfer pricing audits.
• You'll own Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Pillar Two (GloBE) compliance, including data collection, validation, submissions, XML requirements, risk analysis, GloBE calculations, safe harbour assessments, scenario modelling, and monitoring global legislative developments.
• You'll strengthen tax governance, controls, and indirect tax compliance by developing tax policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks, VAT/GST guidance, audit support, training materials, ERP and tax technology enhancements, process automation, and reporting improvements.
• You'll build strong relationships across Finance, Legal, and business teams while coaching and mentoring colleagues, managing tax authority enquiries, and clearly communicating complex tax matters to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

What we offer

Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.

Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.

Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance.

Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance.

About you

• You have 8–12+ years of post-qualification experience in international taxation, preferably within a multinational organization or at a Big 4 Senior Manager level.
• You possess strong expertise in tax reporting under IFRS and managing complex global corporate tax compliance obligations.
• You demonstrate deep knowledge of transfer pricing governance, indirect tax, and international tax regulations.
• You are experienced in emerging global tax frameworks, including Pillar Two and related compliance requirements.
• You can oversee the full spectrum of tax reporting, compliance, and governance activities while ensuring accuracy, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation.

Sustainability

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

Client Relationships

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.