ISSC - US Tax Manager (4-8 yrs)

Company Overview:

- With the world constantly and rapidly changing, the future will be full of realigned priorities.

- You are keen to strengthen your firm's profitability and reputation by retaining existing clients and winning more in the market.

- We at ISSC have the right resources to ensure your team has access to right skills to deliver effective assurance whilst you build and scale your team onshore to meet the client's broader needs.

- By offshoring part of the routine and less complex work to ISSC, you will free up capacity in your own organization which can be utilised in areas which requires more face time with your clients including your quest to win new clients.

- Having the right team on your side at ISSC will be vital as you follow your exciting growth plans, and it is in this role your ISSC team stands apart.

- We offer a compelling case in becoming your key partner for the future.

Position Summary:

- As a Tax Manager, you will leverage your project and relationship management to support the management with a sizeable portfolio of clients.

- In addition, you will also support the operational aspects of engagement management, such as resource management and elements of risk management.

- You will act as a mentor to the junior staff, managing and coaching them, thereby playing a key role in the Development of the team.

- You will be instrumental in building strong relationships with the engagement team and clients.

Responsibilities:

- Ability to perform and review US tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnership firms and Trusts (Form 1040, 1120, 1065 & 1041) handled by executives and associates.

- Monitor, document and apply any changes in tax rates, tax laws for US tax return preparation.

- Responsible for Quality Assurance for projects handled by the team.

- Ability to identify technical issues on the engagements and to present with the recommendations to the engagement team.

- Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process related to tax matters.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information and ensure accurate reporting.

- Ability to manage the engagements and coach the team on technical and functional concepts.

- Acting as subject matter expert ("Go To" Person) and be a conduit for knowledge sharing.

- Actively participating in technical forums.

- Develop content and help conduct training.

- Ability to identify gaps, coach, mentor and develop technical skills for team members.

- Contribution to the development and implementation of tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.

- Build professional relationships with US engagement teams.

- Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

- Enhance the profitability of the Asset Management practice by streamlining processes and leveraging technology to identify more efficient methods

Skills/ Requirements:

- Strong accounting and tax knowledge.

- Proven experience in Team management, tax compliance, planning and research.

- In-depth knowledge of US tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Critical thinking and analytical skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.

- Aptitude for learning technology (proprietary tools)

- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.

- A process-improvement and knowledge sharing mindset.

- Execute effectively in cross-cultural business settings.

- Experience working with an outsourcing work stream or in shared service environment required.

- Strong proficiency with MS Office suite.

Professional Qualifications:

- 4-8 years of preparation and review of US corporate, federal, and state tax returns.

- Chartered Accountant/CPA US

Other Benefits:

- Free Meal

- 1 Happy Hour Every week

- 3 Offsite in a year

- 1 Spa every week