INTERNATIONAL TAX MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Nov 12, 2025 - The International Tax Manager possesses extensive international tax experience gained in public accounting firms or multinational companies, supported by strong technical knowledge of tax laws, SAP proficiency, and advanced analytical and technological skills. This role requires the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects, apply sound judgment, and deliver effective problem-solving in complex tax environments. The manager also demands strong communication and interpersonal skills to clearly explain tax concepts and collaborate effectively with a broad business audience.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for an International Tax Manager Resume
- Tax Planning
- GAAP Reporting
- Tax Provision
- Transfer Pricing
- Tax Compliance
- VAT Compliance
- Tax Research
- Tax Modeling
- E&P Analysis
- FTC Computations
- Team Leadership
- Cross Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Adviser Management
- Thought Leadership
- Client Management
- Business Partnering
- External Collaboration
- Communication
Summary of International Tax Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Management with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Significant experience and international taxation concepts
- Understanding of or practical experience with the excise tax act
- Strong technical writing and tax research skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex tax laws in a business setting
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex, milestone-driven projects
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage others, both directly and indirectly
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving ability
- Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, is organized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and can deliver on tight deadlines
- Highly motivated, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment
2. BA in Political Science with 6 years of Experience
- Demonstrable international corporate tax experience with a public accounting firm, major law firm, and/or in industry, a multinational corporation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of working with European tax laws
- Must have professional tax, accounting or legal qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, ADIT, CTA or similar)
- Relevant tax experience in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm
- Expertise in international tax planning and strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries
- Detail-oriented individual who is self-motivated and takes ownership of projects
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on milestone-driven projects
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and partner well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
- Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous and rapidly changing business environment
3. BA in Accounting with 5 years of Experience
- Tax experience in public accounting firms and/or large multi-national companies, including international tax experience
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Broad technical knowledge of international tax law and regulations
- Detail-oriented and able to take ownership of projects
- Strong quantitative, analytical, technical, and technological skills
- Must have interpersonal and communication skills
- Tax experience in a large group environment or advisory firm
- Ability to work independently and to drive a project forward
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Able to explain tax concepts in an appropriate way to a wider business audience
- Ability to prioritise and organise multiple ongoing projects