Controllership Specialist - Corporate Tax

Controllership Specialist

Skill required: Controllership - Corporate Tax
Designation: Controllership Specialist
Qualifications:Chartered Accountant
Years of Experience:5 to 7 years
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What would you do? The Controllership Tax Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting all elements of the tax provision and compliance process in line with internal policy deadlines and liaising with external advisors. The Controllership Specialist will report to the Global Income Tax Associate Manager for Operations. • Preparation of Tax Returns and liaison with Tax advisors. • Calculation of tax implications in case of mergers and acquisitions. • Assisting in handling assessment & litigations. • Preparation of tax provisions as part of both the year end US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting process for several operating entities • Responsible for population of templates for Income Tax Compliance purposes for submission to Tax provider • Undertake research and put forward Tax positions as required. • Calculation of Effective Tax Rate on a quarterly basis. • Calculation of Current Tax & Deferred Tax provisions and Unrecognized Tax Benefit. • Involved in the preparation of the Tax forecast on a quarterly basis for review by Country Controller. • Liaising with tax advisors answering queries & providing data as required. • Develop and manage the relationship with Country Controller and the Global tax Group. • Review of monthly tax reconciliations • Ensure integrity and completeness of financial records and internal financial controls • Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, controls, and data quality, including effective use of technology and participate in projects as required. • Support to management on operational reporting • Open to work with tax compliances of various APAC countries
What are we looking for? •Agility for quick learning •Ability to work well in a team •Ability to perform under pressure •Ability to meet deadlines • Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience • Working experience in Big4 or equivalent is preferable • SAP experience is an advantage but not essential. • Tax knowledge of APAC & European region is an advantage but not essential • Knowledge of Accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) • Experience in Corporate Tax & International Tax • Knowledge of Income Tax Accounting and forecasting for Unrecognized Tax Benefit in accordance with ASC 740 (formerly known as FIN 48) • Strong oral and written communication • Knowledge of MS office, accounting & tax software • Numerical and technical analysis skills • Positive attitude and flexible • Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standard • Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise • Transformative mindset that embraces continuous change
Roles and Responsibilities: •• Preparation of Tax Returns and liaison with Tax advisors. • Calculation of tax implications in case of mergers and acquisitions. • Assisting in handling assessment & litigations. • Preparation of tax provisions as part of both the year end US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting process for several operating entities • Responsible for population of templates for Income Tax Compliance purposes for submission to Tax provider • Undertake research and put forward Tax positions as required. • Calculation of Effective Tax Rate on a quarterly basis. • Calculation of Current Tax & Deferred Tax provisions and Unrecognized Tax Benefit. • Involved in the preparation of the Tax forecast on a quarterly basis for review by Country Controller. • Liaising with tax advisors answering queries & providing data as required. • Develop and manage the relationship with Country Controller and the Global tax Group. • Review of monthly tax reconciliations • Ensure integrity and completeness of financial records and internal financial controls • Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, controls, and data quality, including effective use of technology and participate in projects as required. • Support to management on operational reporting • Open to work with tax compliances of various APAC countries.