Associate Director - International Tax

Company Description

ABOUT 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: Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. In addition, this role is based in Hyderabad and follows a hybrid working model. To be eligible, you must either already be located in Hyderabad or be willing to relocate prior to joining to ensure you can attend the office as required. Applications from candidates without direct Pillar Two experience will not be considered. Relocation support will be considered in line with company policy and role eligibility.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced global tax leader who thrives on navigating complexity and influencing business outcomes. In this highly visible role, you'll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation manage risk, maintain compliance, and respond confidently to a rapidly evolving international tax landscape. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll bring a collaborative leadership style, a passion for developing people, and the ability to build strong partnerships across the business.

What you'll do

• You'll lead the Group's global tax reporting and accounting activities, including tax provisions, deferred tax, IFRS disclosures, tax balance sheet ownership, cash tax forecasting, transaction-related tax reporting, and auditor engagement.
• You'll oversee worldwide corporate tax compliance and transfer pricing, ensuring obligations are met across all jurisdictions while managing external providers, transfer pricing frameworks, intercompany arrangements, restructurings, and tax authority reviews.
• You'll drive the organisation's Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Pillar Two (GloBE) compliance programmes, overseeing submissions, calculations, data governance, risk assessments, scenario modelling, and emerging legislative requirements.
• You'll strengthen the Group's tax governance and control framework, developing policies, processes, and risk management practices while supporting indirect tax compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement through technology and automation.
• You'll partner closely with Finance, Legal, and business leaders across multiple regions, providing clear and pragmatic tax advice, managing tax authority interactions, and leading, coaching, and developing tax talent within the team.
  
  

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.
  
  

Qualifications

About you

• You have 8–12+ years of post-qualification experience in international taxation, preferably within a multinational organisation 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.
  
  

Additional Information

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. 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.

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.

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