Tax Specialist

Posted:
8/23/2024, 12:00:52 PM

Location(s):
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ⋅ Maharashtra, India

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Role Outline/Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for Tax Information reporting which includes US as well as other legislations in scope, the position will be responsible for supporting various Citi businesses across geographies.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Tax Specialist 5 performs relatively complex assignments. Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided. Works under little to no direct supervision. May service an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives. Understands how assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and how the units coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function. Ensures the quality and service of self and others. May recommend new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines. Requires tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with others. Is sensitive to audience diversity. Basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies required. Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence. Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures.

Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for the overall management of the tax liabilities, of Citi, both directly and in connection with transactions with clients, including the related compliance, financial reporting, planning and controversy processes.

·         Contributes to the planning, accounting, filing and the reporting of tax liability of the company.

·         Assists in determining and compiling information required to satisfy income tax filing and related requirements at all levels of jurisdiction.

·         May participate in managing payments to tax authorities in compliance with specific tax regulations.

·         Performs relatively complex clerical assignments.

·         Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided.

·         Works under little to no direct supervision.

·         Services an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services.

·         Applies working knowledge of technical and professional philosophies and concepts and in depth knowledge of team focus.

·         Assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and coordinate efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function.

·         Ensures the quality and service of self and others.

·         Seeks new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines.

·         Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

·         Applies basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies.

·         Directs staff performing routine clerical or administrative work.

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education:

The ideal candidate will have a BCOM/CA/MBA/ Other Finance Masters and 1- 2 years relevant work experience in Tax operations or related discipline

Masters

Experience:

Bank/Financial Institutions knowledge:  products, services, IRS regulations, Tax Operations 

Preferred

Education:

CA, CPA or an equivalent Tax qualification preferred

Skills:

  • Basic Understanding and working knowledge of IRS Forms W-9 and W-8 and information reporting rules, FATCA and CRS.
  • Ability to act as a change agent for organization.

Other:

  • Strong MS Office skills particularly Excel
  • Quick learner with excellent communication skills, team orientation, and ability to work with counterparts in different areas of organization

                                                   

·         Job Title Default                              Tax Specialist - C05

·         Management Level                          Individual Contributor

·         Job Level                                           C05

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Tax

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Time Type:

Full time

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