QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in managing employment taxes and/or expatriate tax, gained either in accounting practice or in-house in a large multinational corporation; experience ideally includes managing employer compliance risk and efficiency improvements for employee tax, social security, immigration and other regulations
- Very strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to various stakeholders
- Outstanding tax and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and implement workable tax operational processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization and across a wide range of countries
- Ability to work independently, managing a number of projects simultaneously
- Experience in handling employment tax audits and advising on employment tax risks and controls in a global context
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP ERP systems; ability to analyze large data sets and perform financial modeling
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You’ll be part of McKinsey global Tax team, working in our Gurugram office in India. This group is responsible for leading the employment tax strategy and risk management across the 70 countries where McKinsey operates. The team collaborates closely with other firm functions such as Payroll, Benefits, Accounting and Finance, Legal, and Human Resources, as well as external advisors.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will develop and implement effective tax strategies to manage employment tax risks and ensure compliance with global tax regulations. This includes providing counsel to firm leadership and collaborating with local offices to identify and mitigate employment tax risks.
You will deliver high-quality tax support and services to local offices and the firm, which involves maintaining and monitoring tax risk controls, assisting with employment tax audits, and ensuring the implementation of new efficiencies and controls within the firm’s tax risk standard.
You will engage with key stakeholders in both local offices and firm functions to manage the complexities of employment taxes, involving day-to-day interactions and collaboration to deliver excellent client service. You will develop and document risk assessment frameworks to ensure effective tax management, supporting local offices in maintaining and monitoring their tax risk controls.
Additionally, you will work with Tax Directors and Senior Managers on building the team’s employment tax risk and controls program, as well as wider Tax projects. You will manage multiple projects independently, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
