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Senior, International Tax
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Job Title:Senior, International Tax Requisition ID:R001653 Job Description: Job Title : Senior, International Tax Reporting To: Director, International Tax Department : Finance/Accounting Location: King Office (London), Wardour St, Soho, UK Contract Term: Permanent Your Platform Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Based in Soho, the cultural heart of London's West End with a vast array of classic record shop and leading film companies, media offices and great restaurants. Regent's Park is close enough for a lunchtime run, as are the delights of Piccadilly Circus and the shopping mecca of Oxford Street. It is conveniently walking distance from a number of London tube stations and mainline train stations. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB. Your Mission We are looking for an ACA or equivalent qualified tax professional with experience in UK and international corporate tax compliance to join our London based team who is excited to work in an international, fast moving and challenging environment Reporting to the Director, International Tax in London your role will be focused on supporting the broader international tax team in the following areas: * Management of the outsourced corporate tax compliance activities for non US entities including liaison with external advisors and supporting the finance teams when required * Preparation of quarterly group tax reporting under IFRS and US GAAP including tax journal creation and posting * Preparation of annual group tax rate forecasts * Management of R&D tax relief claims including working with studio teams and external advisors * Working with advisors and relevant business teams to ensure annual UK SAO certifications are completed * Forecasting and management of corporate tax payments * Preparation of tax disclosures in statutory accounts including tax journal creation and posting * Assisting with corporate tax audits including project management of information and other responses * Tracking and internal reporting of budgets for external advisors Player Profile Minimum Requirements: * Demonstrable experience in a similar role (either in consultancy or in house tax department) * Corporate tax compliance and reporting * Ability to manage external advisors * Creating strong internal relationships * Strong organization skills * Strong Excel skills * Fluency in written and spoken English Extra Points: * Experience in transfer pricing * Experience with US GAAP reporting * Knowledge of UK R&D and similar tax relief (e.g., Video Games Tax Relief) schemes * Commercial experience in an international environment Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush and Bubble Witch . Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.