Our organization is seeking a seasoned tax professional to fill the role of Tax Manager.
This position will be based in Ireland and report directly to the Senior Manager, International Tax. As part of our global tax planning team, you will play a key role in providing strategic guidance on cross-border tax matters and managing relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with senior management and external advisors to effectively manage international tax projects
* Lead tax planning initiatives such as intellectual property planning, intercompany debt financing, entity restructuring, and organizational clean-up
* Model tax rate impacts and review associated legal documentation
* Oversee tax planning matters for subsidiaries across multiple countries, working closely with internal finance teams and local external tax advisors
* Partner with local and regional finance and tax reporting teams to ensure compliance with Amgen's international tax reporting and tax return obligations
* Provide expertise on corporate income tax considerations relevant to the location of various roles and global mobility
* Work with advisors to prepare and review DAC6 and anti-hybrid analyses
* Support the US GAAP quarterly and annual tax provision process and comply with related Sarbanes Oxley requirements
* Analyze and interpret global tax advice from external advisors, working with the business and finance teams to implement
* Serve as the tax representative on cross-functional project teams
Requirements:
* AATI/CTA qualified or equivalent preferred
* Qualified accountant preferred
* 5-10 years of experience in Big Four or corporate in-house tax department highly desired
* Technical knowledge around international tax issues including Pillar 2, foreign tax credits, transfer pricing, GILTI, Subpart F, BEPS, and OECD developments
* Good knowledge of US GAAP and where relevant local GAAP relating to tax
* Familiarity with tax software and tax research engines an advantage
* Well organized with excellent attention to detail
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Self-motivated – able to work both individually and as a member of a team
* Ability to manage workstreams in an effective and efficient manner and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong desire to develop and advance one's career within tax
* Proven track record of successful project management
* Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach