Skillful tax professionals are sought after to manage the direct tax position of a global group in various countries. Reporting to the Executive Director Tax, you will be responsible for managing ad-hoc tax projects, providing direct tax advice to business and finance teams, and clarifying direct tax treatment of new transactions.
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Responsibilities:
* Manage ad hoc tax projects from assessment to implementation
* Provide direct tax advice to business and finance teams
* Clarify direct tax treatment of new transactions and identify tax obligations linked to activities in new markets and document them
* Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, administrative positions, rulings, court cases, for matters that impact the direct tax position of the company, and propose strategic action steps as needed
* Oversee and be accountable for the direct tax compliance process including:
o Developing, improving, and documenting direct tax compliance processes and controls
o Ensuring timely submission and accuracy of direct tax filings prepared by external advisors
o Documenting direct tax registration status and filing position of different group entities in various countries
o Implement tax technology solutions where relevant to drive efficiency and transparency
* Manage tax audits
* Partner with Finance Team for the administration of period end close process, overseeing direct tax accrual process and ensuring relevant deadlines are met
* Work effectively with internal and external auditors
* Collaborate with external tax advisors
Requirements:
1. At least 6 years of experience in the areas of international Tax
2. Experience with complex tax structures
3. Comfortable with the preparation of financial modelling
4. Possesses and demonstrates real analytical skills and can apply a logical approach to new challenges
5. Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
6. Have a questioning and inquisitive mind - not afraid to ask questions or challenge convention, nor to drive improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
7. Be flexible and adaptable, understand the overall goals of the team and actively seek to help achieve them
8. Willingness to