Global Tax & Audit Compliance - Manager

• Manage consolidated audits in the UK and Singapore from audit planning and strategy alignment through to closure
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and SFRS standards and accounting principles
• Prepare and finalise consolidated accounts including local GAAP to IFRS or SFRS reconciliations
• Determine accounting policy for non-routine transactions and review carrying value of investments in subsidiaries
• Issue the group reporting calendar, reporting packs and instructions to local teams
• Review financial statements, disclosures and audit reports for alignment with group reporting requirements
• Manage auditor interactions, provide documentation and track audit progress
• Coordinate management representation letters, going concern assessments and filing of accounts
• Review accounting systems and internal controls to align with audit expectations
• Support local statutory audits across countries and resolve issues affecting group consolidation
• Review tax and transfer pricing disclosures and ensure consistency with filings
• Own accounting for current and deferred tax, tax provisioning and effective tax rate reporting
• Drive standardisation of audit and compliance processes and maintain a central documentation repository and data room
• Develop compliance checklists and monitoring frameworks and resolve compliance gaps
• Mentor and guide direct reports and regional accounting teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• 6 to 8 years of experience, including managing group consolidated audits with UK and/or Singapore experience
• Hands-on experience preparing consolidated accounts including eliminations, FX translation and GAAP to IFRS reconciliations
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
• Chartered Accountant (CA), ACA, ACCA, CPA or a Master's degree in a related field is an added advantage
• Experience with global audit firms and cross-border teams; India, US or South Africa exposure is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of IFRS and consolidation accounting
• Setting up and managing audit processes and financial reporting
• Managing complex multi-entity audits across geographies
• Tax accounting and transfer pricing knowledge
• ERP automation and advanced Excel, plus AI tools
• Stakeholder management, project management and documentation discipline