Tax Compliance and Planning Associate

Job Description

Opening is for US, Canada & PR Sales Tax/Indirect Tax profile.

Candidate would handle monthly compliance activities, advise front end business and resolve any dispute/issues, work on projects/initiatives, monitor effectiveness of SOX/tax controls and support on tax audit assignments. Knowledge of Sales tax exemptions and exemption certificates will be an added advantage.

Provides tax advice and services in assigned areas of technical expertise to Agilent at the enterprise and entity levels, and to managers or other employees in the areas of compliance (including SOX), transfer pricing, planning and training.

Assigned areas may include involvement in company income tax, transaction tax, property tax, corporate legal structure, acquisitions and divestitures, transfer pricing and intercompany transactions and other tax areas.
Researches, prepares, analyzes and documents tax issues and compliance for the geographic and process area of responsibility including related systems and accounting understanding, working with outside advisors where appropriate.
Partners with the businesses and other functions in the implementation of business or process changes.
Participates in the formulation, coordination and implementation of Agilent’s global tax strategy with the objective of optimizing global after-tax results.
Participates in the representation of Agilent in audits, litigation and other negotiation with government authorities relating to tax matters.
Participates in cross functional projects partnering with finance & non-finance functions like Corporate Controllership Organization, Corporate Financial Reporting, Human Resources, legal, corporate development, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and order management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.
Post-graduate, certification, and/or license may be required.

Excellent Communication both written & verbal and ability to communicate with teams across geographies.
3-5 years of Industry work experience in indirect tax (US, Canada & PR Sales tax experience required)
Good in doing research work and fixing any issues
Good analytical skills
Good knowledge of Accounting

Sound ERP knowledge. Knowledge of SAP is added advantage
Willing to take initiative

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


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