Group Tax Director

GROUP TAX DIRECTOR

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company operating across five continents, supporting the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nation states. SICPA is best known for protecting the majority of the world's banknotes with its high-security inks. SICPA also delivers sovereignty solutions across digital identity and integrity, revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health and brand protection.

As a private Swiss company with global reach, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on Group Tax Director to lead key financial functions and contribute to our long-term growth and resilience.

This senior leadership role will report to the Group CFO and will play a pivotal role in optimizing our financial structure, ensuring robust funding, overseeing tax strategy across jurisdictions, and steering investment decisions aligned with our innovation agenda and sovereign mission.

ROLE

As Group Tax Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and strategically steering the following core areas:

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Develop, assess, and recommend international tax strategies that support the Group's growth and profitability goals.

• Design and challenge business tax models across jurisdictions, with a special focus on complex and emerging markets (notably in Africa).

• Review and challenge existing business models to adjust to evolving tax environments and market approaches.

• Lead and structure corporate reorganizations at both Swiss and international levels, ensuring full compliance while maximizing tax efficiency.

• Proactively manage and prepare for tax audits globally.

• Uplift tax awareness across the Group.

M&A 

• Contribute to financial due diligence efforts for new ventures, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions.

• Evaluate and structure investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and value creation objectives.

PROFILE

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities, international exposure, and the ability to lead across disciplines.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in international tax.

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to engage and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated track record in managing complex international tax structures, particularly in emerging markets.

• M&A experience in tax due diligence and structuration of acquired entities.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, especially with tax authorities and external advisors.

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen.

• Fluent in English and French.

JOIN US

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.

• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.

• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.

• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.