Tax Preparer

Job Summary

The Tax Preparer will assist in maintaining tax records and prepare tax returns, related schedules, and related reports. The incumbent will also assist in ensuring the corporation’s compliance with tax laws of relevant OCONUS locations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrate experience of handling Foreign taxes and proactively increases tax knowledge through assignments and current tax developments
• Prepare and analyze tax records and reports where applicable
• Assist in Preparation of OCONUS VAT filings and corporate tax returns.  
• Responsible for monthly updates of tax schedules, generation of VAT documentation and various reports.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and roll forwards. Review actual invoices as needed to determine applicable taxes.
• Generate monthly journal entries.
• Research tax theory and positions, and apply them to specific needs
• Assist Senior team members on special assignments, as requested
• Assist with monitoring and facilitating the renewal of the Company’s business licenses / registrations.
• Assist with general departmental administrative matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analysis skills and a critical thinking mind-set
• Attention to detail and diligence in following up
• Professionalism and confidence
• Ability to multi-task on projects and assignments
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise
• Demonstrate good computer knowledge - in MS Excel and a basic knowledge of other MS Office, Web-based applications.
• Ability to learn new software tools
• Multi - Task on various projects within the tax segment and be cross trained

• Proposing improvement possibilities to raise effectiveness and efficiency of the work processes
• Help create a supportive teaming environment
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion when preparing tax returns

• Accurately identify problems and exceptions, and ensure that the local engagement team has been informed in a timely manner
• Comply with the company’s Compliance Procedure

 Reporting Relationships

 Title of Direct Report(s):  No direct reports

 Title of Supervisor: Tax Director or Tax Accounting Supervisor

Experience & Education

• B.Com/M.Com-Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an intern/ apprenticeship in Non US Corporate Tax.
• Any certification on the CA articleship is an added advantage.
• Basic Knowledge on Tax

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.
• Ability to work in US time-zones.

Travel

• Travel may be required on need basis.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.