Team Leader, US Tax and Performance

Summary

The job holder is responsible for the preparation of performance reports such as Daily review, Monthly performance package, Sec Yield Calculation and Invoice processing; Tax reports such as Wash Sales, FIN48 analysis, Form 5500, REITs analysis etc.

Tax reports are prepared on a daily or monthly basis of which Business Days (BD) 1-8 are critical while Tax deliverables are cyclical in nature. The preparation is based on a set processes and procedures and the job holder will be required to adhere to these processes in completing day to day tasks.

Once performance and tax reports are completed, the jobholder will analyse and research for any discrepancies before sending to the home country for review. The analyst will correct any discrepancies/issues identified by Manila reviewer and communicated by the home country before closure.

Due to the daily, monthly and cyclical nature of the activities, it is anticipated that there will be peak periods of work and the job holder may be required to undertake additional working hours to ensure tasks are completed to the appropriate deadlines.

Duties

• Has day-to-day management responsibilities for a small team.
• Possesses the leadership and organizational skills required to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff.
• Organizes the work of the team, assigns tasks, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
• Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions
• Provides input and support to budget management process
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• May have direct interaction with committees and/or Senior Management
• Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees
• May manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role)
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• Delivers a work product that requires less revision
• Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory concepts, financial instruments and products acquired through studies and/or related work experience
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills.
• Experience of Sungard InvestOne fund accounting platform or Confluence financial reporting systems advantageous.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, Lux GAAP, Irish GAAP, Swiss GAAP & IFRS through studies and/or work experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of related systems: Bloomberg, Reuters (preferred)

Qualifications

• Experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting within an Audit Firm, financial institution or corporate finance function (for experienced candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred for all hires)
• Background in regulatory / statutory reporting will be preferred
• Experience on transitions/consolidation of various systems and completing necessary reconciliations (preferred)
• Experience on tax and regulatory reporting (preferred)

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