Tax Manager – Sector Tax Function Lead

About the role

The Tax Manager will lead the sector-wide tax function, overseeing compliance, planning, risk management and regulatory reporting for the Energy & Chemicals (E&C) sector and its joint ventures. This senior position ensures adherence to tax laws, accurate filings, and effective governance while supporting the optimisation of the sector’s overall tax position.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and enforce tax compliance frameworks, policies and reporting standards across the sector.
• Validate the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of tax filings prepared by business units.
• Monitor tax law changes, assess sector-wide implications and ensure consistent implementation.
• Set sector-level tax accounting policies and review tax-related balances, provisions and disclosures.
• Provide strategic direction for tax planning initiatives and endorse tax implications of major transactions.
• Develop and maintain a sector-wide tax risk management framework and internal controls.
• Oversee tax audit readiness, consolidate audit findings and coordinate remediation actions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance, planning and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and regulations applicable to the E&C sector.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate tax activities across multiple entities and joint ventures.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills