International Tax Job Description

International Tax Job Description

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International tax provides support and preparation assistance where required in order to ensure the timely delivery of foreign tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.

International Tax Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Assist with various projects related to international operations (e.g., transfer pricing, tax planning, tax incentives, foreign tax credit review)
Manage the preparation of transfer pricing documentation for all foreign and cross-border related party transactions
Assist in the preparation of any transfer pricing documentation requirements
Research and analyze US tax consequences of international operations such as potential Subpart F income and other technical tax issues
Transfer pricing – oversee process, ensure preparation and maintenance of proper documentation
Supervising several concurrent engagements
Supervising and reviewing senior and staff work
Managing the process for consolidating and reviewing tax estimates provided by tax teams for Budgets and Forecasts
Monitoring changes in local jurisdiction (non US) tax law changes and liaise with BU tax teams to assess implications
Overseeing annual process for foreign business units to provide information to US tax team to enable them to file US tax returns for foreign subsidiaries (5471 reporting)

International Tax Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for International Tax

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, LLM, JD, US

Education for International Tax

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the international tax job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Law, Business, MBA, Education, Graduate, Economics, Public Accounting

Skills for International Tax

Desired skills for international tax include:

Broad range of international and domestic tax law provisions
Foreign tax credits
Corporate tax compliance
Application of standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in the taxation field
Transfer pricing
Subpart F
ASC 740
Excel
Tax software and technology
Demonstrated ability to develop business

Desired experience for international tax includes:

Managing relationships and engagements with external advisors as relevant
Developing and maintaining open and proactive relationships with tax teams
Assisting with SOX compliance applicable to tax functions and processes
Overseeing and co-ordinate the implementation of tax initiatives and projects as required
CorpTax experienced is preferred
Coordinates and reviews the ASC 70 and local statutory income tax provision processes and workpapers on international operations in a SOX compliant environment

International Tax Examples

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International Tax Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of international tax. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for international tax
  • Monitor the transfer pricing policies on intercompany transactions (royalties, management fees, intercompany product purchases)
  • Non-US tax return compliance
  • Liaising with internal departments and foreign advisors
  • Tax planning assistance, participating in meetings and conference calls
  • VAT exposure and planning Liaise with internal and external clients
  • Support the Director of International tax in partnering with business leaders, tax, finance, treasury, legal, and external advisers on various business and tax planning matters
  • Manage the preparation of foreign information returns (1118, 5471, 8858, 5713, etc) for the US income tax return
  • Overseeing and managing outside tax consultants and advisors on the preparation of foreign income and capital tax filings including estimated tax payments and the preparation of necessary documentation and work papers
  • Support implementation of international tax strategies related to global expansion plans for company owned stores and web
  • Manage and coordinate foreign tax audits, tax legislation analysis and research, and review of miscellaneous tax issues, as necessary
Qualifications for international tax
  • Effective oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills
  • Minimum of 3 years of tax experience gained within a public accounting
  • Foreign tax experience
  • Support IRS CAP examinations of matters related to international operations
  • Assist with any US and foreign country tax planning, as necessary
  • Manage the quarterly tax provision, including deferred tax calculations and reserves related to international operations
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International Tax Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of international tax. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for international tax
  • Act as a liaison between external service providers and tax technology team to ensure accurate reporting, testing & communication between the groups
  • Manage compliance related issues and tax planning analysis for foreign subsidiaries and their hybrid subsidiaries in various jurisdictions
  • Manage the Current and Deferred tax provision process on CTA of foreign consolidated subsidiaries
  • Report tax on hedge gains and losses on CTA
  • Assist in the analysis of tax
  • Assist Domestic and International Tax compliance teams on the computation and review of certain taxable gains and losses for tax return purposes
  • Assist with IRS audit information requests
  • Monitor and validate legal entity population and analyze tax on CTA implications for entity re-structurings
  • Assist in the quarterly and year-end review of tax on CTA disclosures for Other Comprehensive Income
  • Liaise between external service providers and tax technology team to ensure accurate reporting, testing and communication between the groups
Qualifications for international tax
  • International tax experience strongly preferred
  • Online tax research skills preferred
  • Must have oral and written communication skills
  • Prepare foreign income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and supporting workpapers
  • Analyze and reconcile foreign sales tax/VAT & non-US income tax accounts on a monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual foreign sales tax/VAT returns
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International Tax Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an international tax. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for international tax
  • Assist with review and analysis of subpart F and dividend income, foreign tax credit calculations
  • Preparation of calculation for US Forms 8858 and 5471 for international entities
  • Communication with the client, outside advisors, management and staff
  • Complete in-depth review of legal entity non-US tax provisions, and Current and Deferred tax balances maintained in tax provision software
  • Review legal entity attributes including Tax Credits, NOL and related Valuation Allowance analyses
  • Review uncertain tax positions under FIN 48
  • Reconcile income tax accounts and deferred tax balances
  • Prepare and review of Forms 5471, 8865 and 8858 in relation to non-US subsidiaries
  • Preparation of federal and state income tax filings
  • Tax compliance including preparation and submission of tax returns for relevant entities
Qualifications for international tax
  • CPA and Master’s degree in Taxation are preferred
  • MUST have Latin American/International tax experience
  • Ability to lead and supervise others, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
  • 7+ years of review experience
  • 2+ years “Big 4” Tax department experience OR 1+ year(s) “Big 4” Tax department experience with 2+ years Entertainment industry experience
  • Broadup to date knowledge of international tax and of relevant UK tax law, ideallyBrazilian and Latin American tax experience
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International Tax Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an international tax. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for international tax
  • Project and audit support including involvement in cross functional tax projects
  • Assisting with tax planning opportunities
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual CFCs' foreign tax provision packages
  • Research international tax issues arising from the preparation of tax returns, estimates, and special projects
  • Work closely with senior finance, legal, and business executives, U.S. and non-U.S. outside tax advisors to develop tax structures supporting new global business initiatives
  • Plans, organizes and implements income tax returns
  • Keep abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices
  • Nordic node towards external tax advisors cross Nordic with support from internal Global tax experts
  • Development and coordination of Nordic business traveller tracking process (in collaboration with Global Tax)
  • Key liaison point with Finance, HR, Staffing and Mobility Services to provide guidance on when tax secondments are required to manage risk
Qualifications for international tax
  • Ability to handle complex issues, ideas, transactions, and apply complex tax law to facts
  • 4+ years of International tax experience, prefer Big 4 or large corporate tax department experience
  • 3 to 5 years professional domestic and SALT experience with a public accounting firm and/or Multinational Corporation
  • International tax experience is preferred but not required
  • Efficiently perform research on client tax issues required
  • Five to seven years of progressive tax consulting experience, preferably with at least three years focused on international taxation
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International Tax Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of international tax. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for international tax
  • Developing strong internal relationships, being a trusted advisor for stakeholders
  • Calculation of tax estimates for internal accounting professionals to ensure proper budgeting and accounting for internal secondments and tax equalization
  • Other tax support as required
  • Assist management in various projects that originate from ongoing international tax planning such as cash repatriation, restructurings/acquisitions
  • Prepare US international tax compliance including, but not limited to Form 1118, 5471, 1042, 1120-F, W-8BEN-E
  • Prepare and review of entity tax packages and coordinating data flows into the tax returns
  • Coordinate of local country tax compliance with in-country personnel
  • Conduct research on international tax issues and prepare written documentation of conclusions
  • Prepare of documentation required by BEPS and CbC reporting
  • Provide support to the tax accounting group on international tax provision issues
Qualifications for international tax
  • Three or more years of general tax experience, preferably with at least 1 year focused on international taxation
  • Experience with inbound and exbound international tax is preferred
  • Advanced degree such as MST, JD or LLM preferred
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or similar
  • 2+ years of experience with large-size accounting firm or corporate tax department
  • CPA or Master's in Tax strongly preferred

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