Interim Tax Consultant - Project basedLead and execute a comprehensive overhaul of the organisation’s tax processes, ensuring full compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with recognised best-practice standards. The project focuses on strengthening governance, improving accuracy, and embedding sustainable procedures that reduce risk and support long-term strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities 1. Diagnostic Review & Gap Analysis
* Conduct a full assessment of existing tax workflows, controls, documentation, and compliance obligations.

* Identify process inefficiencies, control weaknesses, data gaps, and areas of exposure to regulatory or financial risk.

* Benchmark current practices against industry standards and emerging regulatory requirements.

2. Design & Implementation of Improved Tax Procedures
* Develop clear, standardised procedures for corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and other relevant tax areas.

* Implement structured process maps, and documentation protocols.

* Establish internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, segregation of duties, and audit-readiness.

3. Strengthening Governance & Compliance
* Review compliance calendars, filing processes, and data-collection workflows to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

* Enhance record-keeping practices aligned with regulatory expectations and internal audit requirements.

* Ensure compliance processes include adequate review steps, sign-off structures, and escalation procedures.

4. Best-Practice Framework Development
* Introduce leading-practice methodologies for tax risk management, regulatory monitoring, and quality assurance.

* Provide guidance on automation opportunities and digital tools that enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.

* Develop a sustainable governance model that supports continuous improvement.

5. Knowledge Transfer
*Deliver training to finance and tax teams on new processes, documentation requirements, and compliance expectations.
* Create user-friendly manuals, guides, and templates to support long-term adherence to procedures.

* Mentor internal stakeholders to embed a culture of accuracy, compliance, and ownership.

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