Primary Responsibilities: Coordinate with outside advisor to support global indirect tax filings, audit, planning for local jurisdictions Support competency teams by gathering data, assisting in planning and research, leveraging support from their GBS center scope and working closely with GBS corporate finance team Assist with indirect tax compliance Assist with global audit Analyze data - Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material Report results - Effectively communicating and presenting complex financial data (both verbally and written) Build relationships with other functional and competency leads in GBS – Leverage relationships to evaluate and make recommendations on process design to integrate tax reporting with other financial functions Develop standardization of tax processes across countries, including documentation of consistent filing positions. Leverage advise from the corporate technology team to improve efficiency Seek advice from local tax team on a project basis Support Global Manager for Tax Processes and Technologies Support the scoping, design, testing, implementation, ongoing maintenance and continued improvement of the process, procedures and technology solutions that are implemented supporting this role and its activities. Support Global Manager for Global Indirect Tax Manager on the following areas: Manage data needed for all indirect income tax filing requirements globally while ensuring accuracy and overall efficiency Facilitate and review tax filings prepared by outside tax preparers by acting as the liaison between Manager and local Tax personnel. Monitor new tax legislation and regulations to determine impact to the company and advise on restructuring, as needed. Collaborate with global external advisors to support key projects and initiatives. Develop methods to standardize and modernize global indirect income tax processes Provide consultation to the global affiliates for questions related to indirect income tax Develop tax planning strategies to reduce indirect income taxes globally Assist with interactions and negotiations with tax authorities for all global tax audits Keep on top of latest developments of tax legislation and inform management of potential impact with solutions Interface with personnel from all areas of organization to obtain financial and other data . Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Related Experience: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include: Tax Knowledge - Demonstrated knowledge & experience with tax analysis for country/region of responsibility Transfer Pricing Knowledge – Demonstrated knowledge & experience in all aspects of transfer pricing research and compliance Research & Analysis - Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and draw conclusions from tax-related laws, regulations and court cases. Analyze Data - Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Communicate Financial Information - Effectively communicating and presenting complex financial data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audiences, helps others understand financial data and translate it into actionable business insights. Strategic Thinking - Ability to think strategically and understand the broader view. Demonstrates an understanding of the long-term, "big picture" view of needs and opportunities. Project Manager - Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Critical Thinking - Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, financial and business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment. Consulting - Ability to effectively provide technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; knowledge of applicable tools and techniques to maximize consulting effectiveness. Relationship Management - Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers. Knowledge of the Business - Knowledge of the business and the key internal and external drivers that affect the business, including financial, political and industry trends.
