Tax Manager, EMEA

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Marlow, UK

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.

LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

The Tax Manager, EMEA Region is responsible for the management of tax compliance and reporting whilst supporting tax governance and advisory activities across the EMEA region. The role plays a key part in ensuring that Kyowa Kirin International plc meets its tax obligations in an efficient, compliant and commercially appropriate manner. You will work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial and external advisers to provide technical tax support, manage tax risks, strengthen tax governance and deliver tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the preparation, review and submission of UK corporation tax returns and associated filings
• Support tax compliance activities across EMEA territories through coordination with local finance teams and external advisers
• Support quarterly and annual tax reporting processes
• Prepare tax schedules for Group reporting purposes
• Support tax provision calculations, deferred tax analysis and effective tax rate reporting
• Assist with statutory audit processes and auditor enquiries relating to tax matters
• Support UK and EMEA VAT compliance and reporting activities
• Provide VAT advice on business transactions, intercompany recharges and cross-border activities
• Review VAT treatments
• Support indirect tax audits and investigations
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Group transfer pricing policies
• Coordinate preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation
• Review intercompany transactions and associated tax implications
• Support Country-by-Country Reporting obligations and Pillar Two requirements

Essential:

• Significant experience in UK corporate taxation
• CTA, CA or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience within a multinational environment or large professional services firm
• Experience of corporation tax compliance and reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting requirements
• Working knowledge of VAT and indirect tax
• Experience managing external advisers and multiple stakeholders
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical tax analysis

Desirable:

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences sectors
• Experience of Pillar Two compliance
• Experience of transfer pricing documentation and governance
• Experience of tax technology and ERP systems, including D365
• Knowledge of CFC, CIR, Patenet Box, R&D, withholding tax and international tax matters
• Experience supporting SAO and CCO frameworks
• Experience of HMRC Business Risk Review processes

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.