Group Head of Tax M/F

Egis is an international player in Consulting, Construction engineering and Mobility Services. We design and operate smart infrastructures and buildings that meet the challenges of the climate emergency and enable more balanced, sustainable and resilient regional planning.

Present in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 20 000 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations within reach of all projects. Through the diversity of its areas of intervention, the Group is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens throughout the world. Our purpose is to successfully combine improving the quality of life of populations, the economic and social development of territories and massive decarbonization to meet the imperative of carbon neutrality by 2050.

In a context of global transformation of the Finance and Accounting functions, you will be responsible for leading the Group Tax strategy, driving the Tax team to optimize Tax processes, quality of reporting and ensuring compliance with all relevant Tax laws and regulations.

You will notably ensure the performance of internal procedures and designing & deployment of reporting tools for efficient & qualitative monitoring of the Group Tax charge (current and deferred). You will also be acting as a valuable contributor to the Group transverse / transformation projects, including but not limited to the deployment of a new ERP and the simplification & rationalization of the Group legal chart (entities rationalization / internal restructuring).

You will be responsible of a team made of 5 Tax managers, including 2 regional Tax managers based overseas (APAC and Middle East).

Main Roles And Responsibilities :

You will (and with the assistance of your Tax team):

• Take full ownership of the Group Tax function with full oversight of all Group international taxation, corporate direct and indirect taxes.
• Maintain and develop the Group Tax strategy.
• Ensure and process global T1ax compliance.
• Lead the Group effective Tax rate, rationalize & optimize the Tax expense and supervise the Tax cash.
• Manage and overview Tax budget / forecast, Tax provision at Group level.
• In coordination with the Consolidation team, review of deferred taxes balances and participate in the Tax proof elaboration and review.
• Identify, evaluate and supervise the potential Tax risks, including associated accounting positions (IFRIC23).
• Review and test efficiency of Tax risk management controls and procedures in place, seek improvements in controls and ensure delivery of improvements.
• Support the organization and the growth of the Group, including M&A process and integration of target companies.
• Review regularly the Group structure and business model to identify Tax benefits and opportunities aligned with Group Tax Strategy and commercial objectives.
• Assess the Tax consequences of I/C financing, capital structure and dividend distributions planning.
• Ensure the application of the transfer pricing (TP) policy within the Group and the corresponding local TP compliance (including Group Master file).
• Lead and coordinate Country by Country & Pillar 2 reporting, including compliance processes.
• Act as a business partner providing day-to-day support to the Business Lines & Regions projects.
• Manage and co-ordinate with external Tax service providers.
• Manage and facilitate Tax audits and Tax disputes across business operations.
• Monitor current and impending legislative and regulatory Tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to Management and CFO(s).
• Design and lead the implementation of Tax policies, procedures, and standards to gain in efficiency and optimize costs.

• Accounting / Business or Law background With postgraduate degree in Tax Law
• Deep understanding of Tax legislation and accounting standards
• Sound experience from operations to corporate and governance
• Strong Tax technical, Tax strategy, Tax risk management, Tax compliance and Tax accounting skills

• M&A experience and launch of new business/countries
• International experience
• Ability to work in an organization with a global coverage
• Ability to collaborate with the broader business and form strong cross-functional relationships
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and influence indirectly to achieve outcomes
• Strong writing and oral skills in English and French.