Corporate Tax - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in global tax compliance. You have found the right team.

As an Associate in our team, you will spend each day supporting our Regional Corporate Tax teams on global tax compliance activities with direct and indirect tax regulations, including corporate income tax and VAT/GST. You will execute and manage tax compliances, frequently communicate, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, while working effectively in a team environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance for assigned jurisdictions as guided by the Regional Corporate Tax team, including annual tax returns, tax provisions (Group and statutory), and tax payments.
• Support the Global Tax Reporting team with internal tax reporting requirements, including effective tax rate determinations, cash tax forecasts, and group tax provisions by coordinating and consolidating financial data.
• Run, analyze, and compile data to file VAT/GST tax returns, including the calculation of tax, reconciliation of data, financial accounting entries, monitoring of tax positions at a transaction level, preparation of returns, and filing of returns.
• Collaborate with the Regional Corporate Tax team on tax audits and litigation, responding to tax authority queries and appeal submission deadlines in a timely manner.
• Support the team lead in overseeing and facilitating seamless migration of tax processes for new regions.
• Assist in reviewing and independently managing tax compliances for select locations.
• Assist the team lead in building an efficient team by collaborating within the team and mentoring/grooming junior team members.
• Assist the Regional Corporate Tax team on tax advisory services for ad-hoc tax-related business queries and contribute to strategic projects.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills and initiative in identifying areas for process improvement.
• Support local entity compliance with Group transfer pricing policies and procedures. Interact frequently with the Regional Corporate Tax team and external consultants as appropriate.
• Ensure tax compliance obligations are met on a timely basis, control procedures are documented and adhered to. Raise issues and work towards resolution.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Strong knowledge in tax and accounting rules. Expertise in direct and indirect tax processes and compliance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player with ability to work with colleagues in a collaborative manner, as well as being able to proactively progress multiple tasks independently
• Ability to work with, and use, large amounts of data
• Meticulous with strong analytical skills with strong attention to detail and a high aptitude for numbers and MS office (Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Good analytical skills and ability to technically discuss with regional Corporate Tax teams where necessary

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• CA qualification preferred with relevant experience in direct/indirect tax of minimum 5 years
• Background of  financial services is an added plus
• Team management experience is an added plus
• Knowledge of automation tools (Alteryx/Tableau) or experience with Transformation projects is an added plus