Intercontinental Hotels Group - Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax

Education - Graduate Diploma in Financial Management / CA / CWA / MBA(F)

Experience With at least 3 years' professional / management experience in taxation and compliance.

Technical Skills and Knowledge :

• Strong understanding of corporate tax regulations, with knowledge of international tax laws preferred, and their practical implications across jurisdictions.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns, P&L analysis, balance sheet review, reconciliations, and other tax-related reports possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret tax implications of business operations and provide practical recommendations.
• Good interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and auditors.
• Adherence to key controls and compliance requirements, with a clear understanding of the implications of non-compliance.
• Ability to interpret and provide information to meet audit requirements, including internal, external, and SOX audits.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and strong overall computer skills.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to work across different time zones or shift timings as required.
• Prepare / Review Corporate tax returns and related documentation across assigned global jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Oversee timely and accurate calculation of tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local corporate tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all statutory tax filings, reconciliations and reports are completed within deadlines.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess their impact, and ensure necessary process or system updates are implemented.
• Support tax authority queries, audits, and assessments; coordinate with external advisors and consultants as required.
• Drive process improvements, maintain up-to-date SOPs and ensure adherence to SOX and internal control requirements.
• Support tax structuring, planning, and impact analysis for new projects and business initiatives, including preparation of supporting documentation.

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