International Tax Senior Manager

Allen & Overy ,
London, Greater London
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Job title: International Tax Senior Manager Job description: We are currently recruiting for an International Tax Senior Manager to join our Finance team in London. This role is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") team supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the Allen & Overy grouping. We only recruit people of the highest calibre performing to the highest standards, and have the best systems in place to help them. We use a leading-edge financial software solution designed specifically for law firms. It enables us to manage our new business intake, billings, collections, payments and management reporting efficiently. It allows us to ensure consistent processes and controls throughout the firm. Work for us, and you're working as part of a truly global finance function. You'll have colleagues in offices around the world - everywhere from Sydney to New York, from Hong Kong to Dubai and throughout Europe. Role and responsibilities * Develop a detailed understanding of the tax system in the territories in which A&O operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. * Tax risk oversight including maintaining regular communications with CFO's on new legislation, business changes, tax authority engagement and tax audits, providing support and guidance where appropriate e.g. in managing relationships with external advisors. * Review of tax return submissions both in relation to entity filings and those of individual partners to ensure that these are accurate and in line with expectations. * Play a key role in the team's year-end work to produce non-UK tax reserve calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. * Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non A&O territories (e.g. India) and advising on potential exposures elsewhere. * Advising on withholding tax issues and exposure for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. * Ongoing review of processes and procedures to identify scope for improvement. * Regular reporting to the Audit Committee on tax issues and risks and questions of fairness amongst partners in order to facilitate its oversight of A&O's global tax affairs. * Supporting the Head of International Tax in advising central management on structural changes and other key strategic initiatives. * Partnering with the Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses to ensure that tax risks and opportunities arising from new business models are properly identified and addressed. * Advisory, technical analysis and project management work. Recent examples include: * Advising on tax implications of business travel by partners and staff and on how any risks may be mitigated. * Responding to ad hoc queries arising from partners in relation to their international tax affairs. * Implementation of transfer pricing policies and supporting CFOs globally through the BEPS and CbcR changes. * Advising on tax implications of new models for contracting with and billing clients. * Intra-group reorganisations. * Management of work of junior team members. Key requirements * The role will involve extensive interactions with local CFO's, tax advisors and partners. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with these stakeholders will therefore be critical. * Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues and more broadly in London and Belfast, as well as with colleagues in other teams located across the globe. * Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. * Numeracy and an eye for detail. * Overseas travel will be necessary. * Broad knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships. Who we are looking for * Graduate with good academics. *

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