Tax Specialist - United Kingdom - Franklin Templeton Investments

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At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Tax Specialist – Global Corp Tax group responsible for?

Preparing sales & use tax returns due to the state and local jurisdictions for the company in an accurate and timely fashion.

Running reports for various country's indirect tax calculation.

Prepare quarterly sales and use tax data for submission to outsourcing firm.

Sales and use tax compliance, including reviewing invoices for use tax, in house returns, and gathering data for monthly, quarterly, annual compliance.

Checking out the local state sales and use tax rates periodically, check requests for the sales and use tax liability , e-file of the tax returns within the due date.

Ensures compliance with state and local sales and use tax laws and regulations.

Needs to clear off the audit queries if any, from sales and use tax dept.

Analysing invoices and data (some hard copies, others through web-based tools).

Preparation and/or review of all U.S. federal, state, international, UK, Asia Pac tax returns, as required for Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary entities. (Skilled in handling U.S. Federal Tax Returns, ERP Implementation (Enterprise Tax Solutions), US Form preparation (1120, 1065, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926 & 1118) Corporate and International Taxation.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Tax Specialist?

Preparation/review of sales and use tax forms of US states (ST809,ST810,ST101, Form OS114), e-file the tax returns within due dates. Need to clear off the audit queries if any, from the sales and use tax dept.

Preparation of VAT returns (VAT 201) of the various countries and filing their respective country's VAT forms as per their local statutory requirements.

Apart from the sales and use tax /VAT the candidates will be exposed to preparation of all U.S. federal, state, international, tax returns, as required for Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary entities. (Skilled in handling U.S. Federal Tax Returns, ERP Implementation (Enterprise Tax Solutions), US Form preparation (1120, 1065, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926 & 1118) Corporate and International Taxation.

Assist with the preparation of and/or review the U.S. tax accrual and estimated corporate tax provisions related to international entities.

Complete other tax compliance and tax research requirements including participating in special projects in support of corporate tax goals and objectives as directed by the International Tax Manager or International Tax Senior Manager for Corporate/International Tax.

Preparation of UK and Asia pac tax forms like (CT-600,BR51,RTP Form, Form C), Asia Pac tax compliance and provision activities.

Research the application of federal and state tax laws as well as court decisions to aid in corporate decision making on decisions with tax ramifications; advise the Corporate/International Tax Supervisor or the International Tax Senior Manager on all matters of federal and state taxation.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be Successful?

Education- Bachelor's / master's degree or equivalent with emphasis in accounting, finance, or tax, and completion of basic course work for an advanced degree in one of these fields.

A minimum of three to four years of significant tax/accounting experience in a public accounting firm or industry position with substantial exposure on taxation of US corporations, partnerships, state tax requirements and issues, US Corporate international tax requirements and issues, and similar tax concepts.

Candidates are also expected to have a general accounting background with experience in accounting principles and procedures, and should have experience to interpret financial statements, and tax accruals and provisions in particular.

Possess knowledge of tax software implementation and functionality of One-source RS, I tax stream, state apportionment.

Must have advanced computer skills, and be familiar with Microsoft business applications, and other tax and financial applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Accurate with numbers and attention to details.

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.

Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate the work of others.

Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products, and activities of assigned.

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings: 9:00AM - 6:00PM IST

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards —the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee's dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees' families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

"Location specific benefits" as mentioned below

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at Franklin Templeton Careers to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

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About Us

When you become part of Franklin Templeton, you'll join a company dedicated to progress. A company that doesn't settle. One where we pursue our ambitions with energy and persistence. That's why it's so important that we empower and encourage the progress of our employees. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture – to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to ours.

At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value perspectives brought by global diversity. And, although we are all different, we have one thing in common: we are dedicated to what we do.

So whether you're starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you'll find the support you need to grow your career with us.

Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry