Director, International Tax Accounting & Reporting

Conduent; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Conduent is seeking an experienced international tax professional to join our tax accounting team. The role focuses on ASC 740 provisions for foreign entities, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The candidate will manage external providers, auditors, and authorities, ensuring accurate reporting and robust documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or commerce.
• CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional certification required.
• 8+ years in international tax, tax accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and assess ASC 740 tax provisions for foreign entities.
• Support SOX 404 tax-related internal controls for quarterly/annual tax provisions.
• Respond to audit inquiries with technical analysis and documentation.
• Coordinate tax returns, estimated payments, and filings for foreign entities.
• Analyze intercompany transactions and transfer pricing documentation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with service providers and tax team members to prepare, review, and assess quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provisions and FIN 48 uncertain tax position requirements for the Company's foreign entities.
• Support the implementation and ongoing compliance of SOX 404 tax-related internal controls associated with quarterly and annual tax provision processes.
• Respond to quarterly and annual audit inquiries and provide technical analysis and supporting documentation for tax accounting positions.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax provision entries, tax accounting analyses, and tax disclosures included in local GAAP statutory financial statements for foreign entities.
• Coordinate with service providers and the accounting team to ensure the timely preparation, review, and filing of corporate income tax returns and estimated tax payments for foreign entities.
• Review and analyze corporate income tax returns and related filings for foreign entities, including assessing significant tax positions, identifying technical issues, and ensuring appropriate documentation of filing positions.
• Perform return-to-provision (RTP) analyses, including reconciliations, identification and analysis of material adjustments, supporting documentation, and preparation of related journal entries.
• Support the management of international tax audits and tax authority inquiries, including responding to information requests, conducting technical research, and assessing potential tax exposures.
• Analyze and document intercompany transactions and operating structures to support transfer pricing compliance and identify potential tax risks.
• Prepare and review OECD Transfer Pricing Master Files, Local Files, benchmarking studies, and intercompany agreements to ensure alignment with the Company's transfer pricing policies.
• Prepare technical analyses and supporting documentation related to OECD and international tax requirements, including BEPS Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), and EU Public CbCR compliance.
• Monitor international tax legislation, regulatory developments, and tax authority guidance, assess their impact on the Company, and support management in evaluating potential tax consequences and opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent educational background.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or other relevant professional certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in international tax, tax accounting, corporate taxation, public accounting, or a related finance function.
• Significant experience with ASC 740 tax provision reporting, international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax accounting requirements.
• Experience managing external service providers, auditors, and tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations and complex cross-border tax structures preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience with tax provision, compliance, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and evaluate financial and tax impacts.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, perform reconciliations, and prepare detailed technical documentation.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of international taxation, tax accounting, and transfer pricing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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