Group Tax Reporting Manager

What you'll do The Group Tax Reporting ('GTR') team is responsible for delivering the annual cycle of external and internal tax reporting including for half-year, and year-end external financial reporting, and effective tax rate ('ETR') and cash-tax forecasting. In addition the GTR team is responsible for delivering the group's annual Country by Country Reporting ('CbCR') and Global minimum tax compliance ('Pillar 2'), as well as producing Vodafone's Total Economic Contribution reports. Under the guidance of the Head of Group Tax Reporting & Technology ('HoGT&T') this role will lead in the delivery of a number of aspects of half-year and year-end group tax reporting, including specifically in the operation of SOX controls. The role will further lead on preparing and delivering aspects of our internal tax forecasting, and the CbCr and Pillar 2 compliance.   Assist, and lead on aspects of:

• The preparation of the group's effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax calculations, and disclosures.
• Be able to rationalise and sumarise information for senior stakeholders. Be able to challenge explanations and assumptions.
• In-year and future year ETR and cash-tax forecasting and scenario planning
• Operating evidence led tax SOX controls, and managing statutory audit compliance.
• Pillar 2 Global minimum tax compliance.
• The group's external Total Economic Contribution report.
Who you are
• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent with 5 years' experience, including experience with +2 years experience in tax accounting/reporting
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel is desirable.
• Strong written and oral skills, be able to effectively communicate explanations, issues and proposed solutions to diverse audiences. Be able to type 40 or more words per minute
• Exceptional organisational skills, in being able to manage concurrent workstreams and internal and external stakeholders, such as our statutory auditors
• Experience operating SOX controls.
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.What's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.  
• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone. As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status. Together we can. #GroupResourcing #GroupTalentAcquisition


• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent with 5 years' experience, including experience with +2 years experience in tax accounting/reporting
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel is desirable.
• Strong written and oral skills, be able to effectively communicate explanations, issues and proposed solutions to diverse audiences. Be able to type 40 or more words per minute
• Exceptional organisational skills, in being able to manage concurrent workstreams and internal and external stakeholders, such as our statutory auditors
• Experience operating SOX controls.
  
  You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status. Together we can.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan