Job Description

Global Tax Specialist

Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kazakhstan

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in the tax structuring of the Group's international operations and tax risk management
• Participating in the development of the operational structure and assessment of tax risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries
• Setting up processes for tax compliance in the countries where the Group operates
• Participating in the analysis of tax aspects concerning significant commercial, technical, and other projects of the Group in its countries of presence, international operations, as well as contracts and policies
• Participating in the development of procedures to improve the Group's tax efficiency and tax risk management
• Supervising communications with tax authorities, forming the company's legal position, and preparing responses and documentation related to tax requests, as well as analyzing documents required to defend the company’s position
• Transfer Pricing - Monitor local TP requirements across EMEA and APJ, coordinate with advisors, and support arm’s length pricing for new intercompany transactions.
• M&A & Transactions - Support tax due diligence on acquisitions and investments: reviewing target tax profiles, identifying exposures, and summarising findings for deal teams, and manage post-acquisition integration of inherited tax risks. Manage tax authority inquiries and audits: preparing responses, reconciling accounts, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with local counsel. • Build and maintain relationships with tax authorities across key jurisdictions and represent the group’s legal and technical positions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of dedicated tax experience within a multinationals or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Kazakhstan tax law (CIT, VAT, WHT), ideally with hands-on compliance and advisory experience.
• Prior exposure to M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, or post-acquisition integration is a must.
• Experience with EMEA and/or APJ tax frameworks (direct and indirect taxes) is highly valued.
• Prior experience with Netsuite, Workday or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent command of English (Advanced)
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.