Tax Manager – Corporate presso Anglo American / De Beers Group

De Beers is the world’s leading rough diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. From its mining operations across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada, De Beers produces and markets approximately 30% of the world’s supply of rough diamonds by value. Together with its joint venture partners in Botswana and Namibia, De Beers operates in more than 20 countries across six continents. 

De Beers’ gem mining operations span every category of diamond mining – open pit, underground, alluvial, coastal and under sea.

The group is passionate about people and is committed to creating a diverse workplace in which individuals can develop rewarding careers at all levels. This is done by providing innovative, stimulating work environments that allow our people space to lead, grow and develop.

Our vision is to transform diamond dreams into lasting realities and as a result we aim to attract and retain vibrant, innovative people who possess the unique skills and talents that will lead the De Beers Group into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager, Corporate & Downstream to create a working environment that fosters psychological safety and enables team members to thrive, individually and collectively, consistent with the Leadership Framework.
• Effectively lead the De Beers Corporate team with responsibility for professional growth and progression of two direct reports.
• Support the effective implementation of appropriate frameworks required to ensure that Group Tax KPIs are understood and able to be delivered in their countries or responsibility.
• Support the effective implementation of the Tax Governance Framework, enabling the identification and management of tax risks and the development of solutions and actions as required to protect value for the Group.
• Empower teams to identify, develop and deploy global and local tax projects and initiatives that responsibly add to or protect shareholder value.
• Support the response to external developments in areas of tax policy.

Business Partnering

• Proactively support and partner with business across De Beers Group entities primarily in the UK and Europe and within the wider Group Tax function with the aim of creating sustainable value for the Group and leading change.
• Work with a network of local tax advisors in various countries and internal Group Tax network to support De Beers Group activities.
• Manage the development and maintenance of relationships with key personnel within the business and ensure they understand the strategy, tax risk framework and vision of Group tax.
• Understand and help the business to understand the value proposition, objectives, initiatives, delivery and resource requirements of Group Tax.
• Embed Group Tax as a valued partner in the local business, positioning Group Tax to have a forward looking posture through presence in relevant committees and other forums that it uses to influence and shape decision making in the local business.
• Support the creation of sustainable value through professional advice and planning in accordance with the Tax Strategy and Tax Governance Framework.
• Manage the delivery of the provision of tax advice on major transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Champion ways of working which result in strong collaboration with other parts of Group Tax as well as the wider De Beers Group business.

External engagement

• Support the development and enhance relationships with tax authorities, with a view to establishing ways of working that are consistent with the ethos of Co-operative Compliance.
• Monitor external developments and determine appropriate action.

Compliance / Governance / Advisory / Risk / Policy

• To support the Tax Manager – Corporate & Downstream in the implementation of the De Beers tax strategy and the management of the Group’s tax affairs for primarily all UK and European entities.
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting process to ensure compliance obligations are met, working together with external advisors, if required and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide oversight in respect of the management of all tax audits, disputes and tax litigation within the region.
• Develop relationships with key personnel within Group Tax and the local business and ensure they understand and apply Group Tax policies.
• Help to liaise with outside advisors (incl. auditors, legal, investment bankers and other advisors) to ensure proper and efficient tax planning, business partnering and solutions. 
• Support the review and updating of tax systems, procedures and policies.
• Provision of advice on day to day tax matters in the relevant country/region.
• Provision of tax advice on transactions, including M&A (acquisitions and disposals) and transfer pricing.
• Assist with adherence to transfer pricing policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with local transfer pricing regulations including master file, local file and country-by-country obligations.
• Evaluate, assess and manage the in-country tax risk in line with the Tax Risk Management Policy.
• Raise awareness of issues within the group in and effectively communicate tax issues to management.
• Support the analysis of changes to regimes as the result of significant multilateral policy changes on Global basis and advice on the implication for the Group
• Monitor and communicate legislative changes and practice to the wider tax team and business as appropriate

Health, Safety & Environment

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values.
• Set the health, safety and environmental expectations for your team and monitor behaviour so that it meets the required standards.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership.

People / Team

• Support the Tax Manager – Corporate & Downstream in building an effective team that works collaboratively with each other and with other teams to achieve business goals and create sustainable value.
• Provide leadership and develop the performance of the De Beers Corporate team in line with the Group’s people policies and systems in order to achieve business goals

People / Leadership

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers, direct reports and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
• Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just your team’s.

Financial

• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these or raise them with your manager as appropriate.
• Management of consulting spend and delivering sustainable value by delivering efficiencies in terms of the value received in comparison to the amount of money spent.

Work Processes

• Fully understand the policies, processes and systems which apply to your work.
• Identify any issues around these that interfere with your ability to complete work or meet the plan / strategy.

• Professional accounting, tax or legal qualification
• High degree of commercial acumen
• Strong working experience of domestic and international tax principles, transfer pricing, tax residence etc
• Tax issues arising from financing and capital structures
• Tax accounting
• Influencing executives
• The ability to lead and manage people
• How to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks concurrently and how to work to deadlines
• Utilising efficient work practices
• How to work independently and manage own projects and a team
• An understanding of the mining industry (or other asset-intense industry) would be an advantage
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders, both internal and external 

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes 
• Staff discount
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
• Free onsite gym
• Flexible benefits package 

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. 

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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