Associate Director - Group Tax

ROLE OVERVIEWPURPOSE OF JOBThe role sits within Group Tax division, which reports into the CFO. The role’s primary responsibility is the management of the Group’s UStax obligations, including the preparation and filing of all federal, state and local tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate payment and filing of tax liabilities and returns and preparation of the income tax provisions for the Group’s US entities.JTC Group is active in the M&A market and the individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to M&A activities including scoping and review of due diligence and the subsequent integration of acquired US businesses.As a newly established function, the individual will have the opportunity to support the Head of Group Tax in shaping and managing the strategic direction of the Group Tax function, introducing and embedding tax policies and procedures and helping build a mature, effective function which supports the Group’s ambitious growth aspirations.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESManage the preparation of US Federal, State and Local income tax returns and other domestic tax filings, managing tax compliance data gathering and partnering with the Finance team and external advisors.Ensure timely and accurate tax estimates, extensions and forecasts.Prepare interim and year-end tax provisions for the Group’s US entities, supporting the group consolidation processes.Support with Federal and State income tax audits and managing external audit queries.Act as the primary point of contact and expertise for the business’s ad hoc US tax queries.Assist the Head of Group Tax in US M&A activities and the subsequent integration of acquired businesses into tax processes and ensuring no gaps in compliance.Contribute to ongoing project work, including transfer pricing, treasury and cash management.Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Group’s tax strategy, tax risk management framework and associated policies and procedures.Adhere to CPD requirements in accordance with qualification level and JTC’s policy and procedure.Adhere to JTC core values and guiding principles.Any other duties as deemed necessary.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSThe role can operate on an in-office or hybrid basis.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited institution.Minimum 10 years’ experience in US corporate tax compliance.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA).Understanding of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and regulations.Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 accounting for income taxes and understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting.Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to act on own initiative.A good communicator able to simplify complex concepts and build relationships (both internally and externally).

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