Manager - Tax

  • Bengaluru
  • Dentsu

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare the federal and state income tax workpapers
  • Leverage technology and other resources to capture efficiencies and technical accuracies.
  • Support US businesses in dealing with tax notices, IRS communications, e.g., residency certificates, etc.

Technical & Professional

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Seven or more years of corporate income tax experience in industry and/or public accounting.
  • CA/CPA and/or Big 4 experience is preferred but not needed.
  • Experience with tax software Onesource
  • Extensive relevant record of accomplishment working within large, complex global organisations, with proven corporate tax experience with an ability to apply their technical knowledge in a practical way.
  • Strong accounting & analytical, problem-solving skills and quantitative skills and a record of accomplishment for planning, doing and auditing work; the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making, systematically break down problems or processes into their parts and develop several alternative solutions.
  • Strong IT (Information Technology) skills (excel and accounting packages).
  • Strong project & change management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, while being able to discuss detailed technical aspects clearly.


Commercial

  • Commercially astute with a collaborative approach to getting the best outcome aligned to compliance.
  • Experience in a fast-paced industry undergoing regular change.


High Performing Culture

  • Creates a positive team environment where people strive to do their best in a fast-paced digital environment.
  • Demonstrates continuous learning.
  • Confident to develop and keep a high profile with commercial, functional and country teams.
  • Enthusiastically continues to build on industry knowledge staying abreast of technical changes and trends.


Attributes

  • Passionate about working in a busy, challenging environment and is adaptable, positive, and resilient.
  • Can do attitude & ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and influence.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the business and work towards resolution of challenges.
  • Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture.
  • Practical and commercial approach
  • Flexible and agile thinking