Hybrid Tax Manager

at Київстар

• Job title: Tax Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ukraine

About the role

• Tax Manager at Kyivstar offering tax advisory support and managing tax compliance. Involvement in policy development, coordination with external advisors, and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory support to internal business units across the company.
• Support tax aspects of business processes, including participation in the development of policies, procedures, and new accounting processes; review of contracts, projects, initiatives, and marketing activities to ensure tax compliance.
• Manage tax risks, including their identification, assessment, and documentation.
• Participate in the preparation of tax reporting in one of the following areas: corporate income tax, VAT, or transfer pricing.
• Coordinate and deliver tax reporting packages to the headquarters, ensuring consistency of key messages and conclusions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the headquarters on all tax-related matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors (BIG4) and manage deliverables across various tax projects.
• Ensure adherence to internal tax control procedures and support the execution of internal control frameworks.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company’s business operations.
• Participate in all types of tax audits, including preparation of responses and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Higher economic education; ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a tax consultant/manager or deputy chief accountant/chief accountant; experience in BIG4 is a plus.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting (IFRS is an advantage), tax legislation (Tax Code of Ukraine), international taxation, and transfer pricing rules.
• Proven experience in preparing tax reporting for corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing, as well as in deferred tax calculations and reconciliation of financial vs. tax accounting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex tax matters.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
• Experience working in multicultural or cross-functional environments.
• Strong MS Office skills, including the ability to work with large data sets (Excel).
• Excellent communication skills; English level — Intermediate or higher.
• High level of responsibility and results orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development budget
• Home office setup allowance
• Global team events