Tax Senior Associate

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company operates with a global distributed collaboration model, employing over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and experiencing growth.

The Role: Tax Senior Associate

Canonical is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role reports directly to the CFO and involves managing tax functions for multiple Canonical corporate entities across several countries. The position offers an opportunity to establish a tax function within a growing technology company, focusing on the evolving global tax environment and leveraging new tax technologies. Candidates based in EMEA time zones are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the preparation and review of corporate tax, VAT, and other relevant tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings for all entities.
• Collaborate with external advisors to develop and implement transfer pricing documentation and tax planning initiatives.
• Serve as a primary contact for tax authority audits and enquiries, preparing responses and supporting documentation in conjunction with external advisors.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve tax processes, controls, and data management, with a focus on technology and automation.
• Manage tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS, including calculating effective tax rates and preparing tax-related disclosures for financial statements.
• Work closely with the wider finance team, legal, and business operations to provide tax support and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation across operating regions and assess their potential impact on the company.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in tax.
• Strong academic background.
• Professional qualification in accounting and tax.
• Demonstrable exposure to global tax considerations within a multinational context.
• Keen interest in technology and its impact on the tax profession.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess strong intellect and strategic thinking capabilities. This role requires the ability to translate insights into a modern, effective tax strategy and execute it hands-on, navigating the complexities of an evolving global tax environment.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on geographical location, experience, and performance, and is reviewed annually. In addition to base pay, Canonical offers a performance-driven annual bonus or commission, along with additional benefits designed to meet local needs and ensure global fairness.