Manager Tax (International Tax)

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Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manager Tax (International Tax) to join our Global Tax AP Region.

 The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore or Chennai, India

What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports International Tax, responsible for tax matters pertaining to India country.  India Country tax teams provide business and local tax expertise to legal entities and business units operating in the country. Implements global initiatives for countries in their APAC region.
• Participates in regional and local tax planning and provides oversight of compliance processes in their region, in compliance with local tax legislation and in coordination with the U.S. International tax teams. Provides tactical support to tax consultants and managers, as well as other Caterpillar business partners on tax requirements to comply with regulations and internal control practices. Supports management with repatriation efforts, tax compliance, due diligence and integration efforts relating to mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Participates, supports and leads team meetings and projects. Provides information and analysis to leadership in the development and implementation of tax reduction planning strategies.
• Supports controversy teams on complex tax audits and responsible for defense of complex filing positions, compliance obligations and computations with local tax authorities. Challenges excessive assessments proposed by auditors and other governing authorities to negotiate equitable audit settlements and resolutions. Analyzes, develops and reviews responses to support tax authority inquiries and introduce audit defense strategies for tax controversies. Represents the organization in tax defense actions.
• Identifies and manages implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in the tax compliance process. This may include streamlining processes, automation of manual efforts and prioritizing activities.
• Knowledgeable on a number of tax compliance functions and has an understanding of tax compliance issues that impact decision making. Understands the need for adherence to corporate and external compliance requirements. Incumbent reviews, analyzes and processes financial information used to prepare tax related reports, income tax returns. Also, prepares supporting data and work papers as documentation of filing positions and to respond to queries from auditors or other external parties.
• Conducts tax research for business unit and global tax impacts, including legal entity and supply chain reorganizations and compliance management. Compares an organization's tax practices and strategies against tax laws and regulations. Support tax leadership on Tax controversies, Tax compliance and Tax advisory.

What you will have  

• Qualified chartered accountant with a post qualification experience of 8 years in corporate tax advisory, compliance and India litigation matters with additional knowledge on transfer pricing.
• Big 4 experience will be an added advantage.

Skills desired:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

  Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

  Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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