Tax Senior - International Tax

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Job location : Bangalore

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for an Tax Senior - International Taxation to support the US Tax team based in our New York Corporate Headquarters.

 

What you'll be doing:

• Gathering and requesting information needed to prepare tax return and quarterly estimates.
• Maintenance of excel models used for complex group calculations – GILTI, Sec. 163j, Subpart F, etc.
• Maintenance of CFC organizational charts
• Assist with preparation of overall US consolidated tax return filing including forms, schedules, and elections.
• Assist with preparation of the and completion of year-end tax provision as relevant for the foreign entities owned by the U.S.
• Assist with tax planning & transactional related assignments.
• Support Senior Tax Managers and Tax Managers with their daily projects and assignments.
• Oversee Tax Interns with their assignments and provide mentoring.

 

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in Public Accounting (Big Four Experience Absolutely Required)
• Experience using Corptax is an added advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement with standard UK hours.
• Knowledge of fundamental US international tax rules including TCJA, inbound, CFCs, Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credits, withholding tax, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced level tax preparation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of international tax reporting obligations, including Forms: 1120, 1120F, 5471, 5472, 1118, 8865, 8858, 8992, & 8993
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details.
• Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions.

 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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