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analyze the tax impacts of business transactions and projects and a proven track record in efficiently implementing and executing on projects and workstreams. The role is a key position for the business with exposure to senior management in the tax and broader finance teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with senior management and external advisors to effectively manage the planning, analysis and implementation of international tax projects
Lead tax planning projects such as IP planning, intercompany debt financing, restructuring of entities, organizational structure clean-up and elimination of entities. This includes modelling the tax rate impacts and review of associated legal documentation
Full responsibility for tax planning matters with respect to subsidiaries in a number of countries, working with internal finance teams and local external tax advisors
Partner with local and regional finance and tax reporting to ensure compliance with Amgen's international tax reporting and tax return obligations
Partner with local and regional finance and tax reporting to ensure compliance with Pillar 2 reporting obligations
Provide advice to the business on the corporate income tax considerations relevant to the location of various roles and global mobility
Work with advisors to prepare and review DAC6 and anti-hybrid analyses
Support the US GAAP quarterly and annual tax provision process and comply with related Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Analyze and interpret global tax advice from external advisors, working with the business and finance teams to implement
Serve as the tax representative on cross-functional project teams
Assist with identification of tax requirements relating to SAP S4 HANA implementation
Review jurisdictional accounting results and transfer prices to ensure results are in line with the policies and target profits of the Group
Review subsidiary Board meeting agenda items and minutes
Manage tax audits by tax authorities
Improve processes and drive efficiencies
Evaluate and advise management on the tax consequences of international legislative changes
Manage relationships with external advisors
Other ad-hoc duties as required
Skills, Education and Experience:
AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent preferred
Qualified accountant preferred
5-10 years of experience in Big Four or corporate in-house tax department highly desired.
Technical knowledge around international tax issues including Pillar 2, foreign tax credits, transfer pricing, GILTI, Subpart F, BEPS and OECD developments
Good knowledge of US GAAP and where relevant local GAAP relating to tax
Familiarity with tax software and tax research engines an advantage
Well organized with excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated - able to work both individually and as a member of a team
Ability to manage workstreams in an effective and efficient manner and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong desire to develop and advance one's career within tax
Proven track record of successful project management
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach
Prior pharma experience an advantage
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