International Tax Accountant

This role will take the lead on technical tax issues related to the global firm's tax and filing obligations, primarily focused outside the US. There will be involvement with all offices in the global footprint. This role needs to liaise closely with the NY-based tax team who currently handle all US and foreign compliance tax matters and global partnership accounting.

Responsibilities

BEPS Pillar Two drafting and compliance

Issuing inter-company invoices for re-charges and income recognition

Liaising with the Firm’s NY tax team regarding global tax reporting & compliance predominantly for the partners located outside the US

Liaising with Firm’s NY tax team on US foreign tax credit reporting for US partners

Understanding the firm’s overall entity & tax structure and helping advise on efficient tax structuring

Maintaining non-US partners tax reserves for review by the US Tax Team

Developing global model(s) of partner income and distribution

Managing the relationships outside the US with the firm’s external professional advisers, lead tax partners in various offices and local tax authorities as needed

Proactively monitoring the potential consequences of changes in tax legislation and of the firm’s economics and advising the business on appropriate actions

Other ad hoc duties related to international taxation matters and partner remuneration and accounting such as but not limited to;

VAT and client-related withholding taxes

Japanese QII

Secondments

Lateral partner recruitment

Lawyer Relocations

New office establishment

Range: $150,000 to $200,000 (DOE)

Qualifications

International law firm experience

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or qualified by equivalent experience

Knowledge of US, UK and foreign tax required

Good experience with transfer pricing required

A good understanding of a multi-currency environmentAn understanding of costs and balance sheet accounting

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and influence executive-level stakeholder decisions

An ability to present complex information in a clear and simple way

Able to work thoroughly with good attention to detail

Act with discretion and diplomacy with an appreciation for the confidential nature of the work

A good communicator

Able to prioritise and manage tasks in a high-pressure environment and meet strict deadlines

Flexible, team-player

Full-Time