Job responsibilities
- Reporting and performing reconciliations on financial transaction data, undertaking analysis and interpretation to identify and/or resolve breaks and issues which could have a tax impact
- Assist in the preparation of data for indirect tax and statutory filings, according to strict deadlines, to regulators across the globe.
- Ensure global conformity with the IRS Regulations as it relates to vendors tax information reporting and withholding.
- Ensure compliance with IRS Forms W-9/W-8 tax certification requirements in order to limit and prevent penalties for non-compliance.
- Assist the team with year-end tax withholding and reporting processes, understand controls, and participate in reviews to provide consistent and accurate tax reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Supporting queries from and partnering with local and global tax and finance colleagues and ‘line of business’ stakeholders, to resolve issues and deliver a world class customer experience.
- Participate in a culture of continuous improvement with focus on improving processes & delivery efficiency.
- Work on projects to implement new technology as necessary.
- Work on projects to implement new tax rules and regulations as necessary.
- Ensure issues are raised / escalated promptly and ownership taken to drive through to resolution.
- Operate with a control focus, ensuring risks and dependencies are highlighted, with mitigation options presented.
- Degree or significant previous equivalent work experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of IRS requirements preferred.
- Interest in the nuances of tax regulations and their impact on internal processes and vendor interactions.
- Good analytical skills, a problem solver and logical thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with, and use, large amounts of data in organized and effective manner.
- Strong verbal and written English language communication skills.
- Functional understanding of indirect and direct taxes.
- Good MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, Power Point). SharePoint and Access knowledge is an advantage.
- Good time management and prioritization skills including the ability to work within strict deadlines.
- Ability to multitask.