senior tax AnalystFinance

Senior Tax Analyst - ( 2108737 )
Description
We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Overview of role:
This is a newly created position within Pearson's Global Shared Service centre network, based in Manila. It is an exciting opportunity for a self starter with finance experience who is keen to develop an understanding of Tax. The role will involve supporting Group Tax across the wide range of Taxes affecting Pearson companies, including Indirect and Corporate Taxes - and related issues such as Withholding tax and Transfer Pricing.
The successful candidate will take on a wide range of tax support processes, and work closely with Group Tax (based in London, Belfast and Minnesota) to drive continuous process improvement. The role will sit within the Global Business Services Finance team at Pearson, but will have a dotted reporting line into Group Tax.
Main activities/responsibilities:
Support Group Tax with global tax compliance and general tax consultancy projects where needed.
Supporting our US tax team with analysis including, for example, state apportionment, fixed assets and NOLs
Assisting with the preparation of federal and state tax workbooks and supporting the US team with preparation of the overall tax returns.
Assisting with compliance processes, for example, tracking key metrics across Pearson, e.g. Tax Audits.
Support Group Tax with analysis of key data and trends
Support Group Tax with processes related to Tax and Cash Tax forecasting
Assisting the US tax team with submission of SUT returns, and review and reconciliation of associated GL accounts.
Working with our US tax team in support of SUT audits and provision of information to state tax authorities.
Review of sales and purchases invoices, and perform high level data analytics alongside AR and AP teams based in Manila, to ensure we are accurately charging SUT
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience required:
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any other related course.
With solid (5) years of experience in Taxation. Previous experience in US Tax is an advantage.
Finance/Enterprise Resource Planning systems experience (Oracle would be an advantage, but not required).
Strong Excel experience, with data analytical skills an advantage.
Educated to degree level.
Qualified accountant, or other strong accounting experience/background.
Interest in developing tax expertise and building a tax support function in Manila.
Professional, enthusiastic and energetic
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to carry through varied projects to a satisfactory conclusion.
Must be willing to work in a permanent night shift schedule (US Eastern Time zone)
Primary Location : PH-PH-Manila
Work Locations :
PH-Mandaluyong City-Manila Rockwell
Rockwell Business Center Sheridan7th Floor, North Tower
Manila
Job : Finance
Organization : Finance
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Shift : Night Job
Job Posting : Jun 21, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2108737