Responsible for monthly/Quarterly and Annual Tax compliance for LATM, Africa, Middle Far East and Asia-Pacific regions
Responsible for providing Program and Finance Managers guidance and assistance with tax compliance efforts including, but not limited to GST/VAT, transfer pricing, withholding tax requirements for each country in the assigned region.
Responsible for preparation and review of tax filings or other compliance requirements, as needed.
Maintains and manages a tax calendar by country to ensure the timely filing and paying of taxes.
Manages outside foreign tax consultants for each country in the assigned region.
Reviews and keep up to date on all applicable bi-lateral agreements.
Interprets the applicability of various bi-lateral agreements as to the tax liability of the company in the host country.
Verifies where the company must be registered and assists in maintaining such registrations.
Verifies all tax return requirements including the need for any audited financial statements that must accompany the returns.
Oversees and manage foreign tax audits.
Oversees the reconciliation of tax accounts.
Prepares technical white papers and executive briefings as necessary.
OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise staff when assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Title of Direct Report(s): Senior Tax Accountant
Title of Supervisor: Director, International Tax Compliance
Internal/External Contacts
Knowledge Skills
Advanced knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong tax technical skills and familiarity with Global, VAT and income tax compliance framework
Ability to apply prior experience to identify and analyze issues and offer appropriate solutions that advance department goals and objectives.
Strong ability to analyze data provided by accounting and finance teams, and strong ability to develop and execute compliance testing and remediation plans.
Excellent decision making, problem solving, communication, and managerial skills.
Proficiency in tax and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.
Robust knowledge of Excel, logic-based tools, Specific system knowledge in HFM, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint), Workday and OnPoint is preferred.
Excellent research and technical writing skills.
Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OnPoint.
Self-Driven, Ability to work with cross-functional teams in various time-zones.
Experience Education
Bachelor s degree in Tax or Accounting required; CA/CPA preferred.
Post completion of CA/ CPA Six (6) or more years experience in tax or accounting; or 4 years of related experience with a master s degree.
Minimum of 4 years experience in Big 4 or multinational corporate tax department.
Previous experience in international tax preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Work is in normal office environment.
Travel
Domestic or International travel may be required occasionally.