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CanonicalTax Senior Associate
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system widely utilized in areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, is looking for a…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system widely utilized in areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, is looking for a Tax Senior Associate . Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position involves establishing a new corporate tax function from the ground up for an expanding and profitable software business. This opportunity is well-suited for an astute professional with a background in tax…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system widely utilized in areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, is looking for a Tax Senior Associate. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position involves establishing a new corporate tax function from the ground up for an expanding and profitable software business.
This opportunity is well-suited for an astute professional with a background in tax who is eager to apply modern technology and automation to global tax strategy across multiple corporate entities. The organization operates primarily through a distributed model, offering candidates the flexibility to work remotely from the EMEA region or from an office in London, United Kingdom. Team members gather in person two to four times a year in international locations for strategy alignment.
The successful candidate will handle diverse global tax compliance challenges, coordinate transfer pricing initiatives, manage provisioning under IFRS, and collaborate with legal and finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and review corporate tax and VAT returns for accuracy and timely submission
- Partner with external advisors to shape tax planning and transfer pricing documentation
- Act as the primary contact for tax authority audits and inquiries
- Streamline tax workflows and data management using automation and technology
- Oversee IFRS tax provisioning, effective tax rate calculations, and financial statement disclosures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and business operations teams
- Track and evaluate legislative tax changes across operating regions
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in finance, business, technology, economics, or a quantitative discipline
- Professional qualification as an accountant such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
- Professional certification as a tax advisor such as CTA, ADIT, or equivalent
- Three to five years of relevant tax experience within a multinational in-house team or a Top 10 or Big 4 accounting firm
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks for company events
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Experience in the software or technology sector
- Public company finance and reporting background
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Yearly compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This role can be performed remotely within the EMEA time zones or based out of an office in London, United Kingdom.
What is the employment type?
The posting states that the employment is full-time, though specific weekly hours are not detailed.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates need a minimum of three to five years of relevant tax experience acquired within a multinational in-house tax team or a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
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