Tax Leader (CWA) at IBM - International Business Machines

Ref: 84176BR

Job Description

As Tax Leader  you will be responsible and oversee all direct tax aspects including but not limited to:

• Local regulatory requirements
• Support business (advisory role) in local and cross border tax matters
• Provide tax advice and counsel to IBM management and business
• Review contract proposals and provide tax position in association with the regional and worldwide tax functions
• Track legislative changes and pro-actively inform the local management, finance and regional tax function
• Manage  tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance matters
• Prepare and review tax returns and tax payments
• Provide guidance to IBM’s Accounting function on tax adjustments (permanent/timing)
• Tax audit coordination / relationship with Tax Authorities
• Proactive identification of weaknesses in the process and identification of solutions

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluent English and German
• Formal Tax education
• 3 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Risk awareness in tax matters

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• 8 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation

Required Education

• Master's Degree

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree

Travel Required

• Up to 10% or 1 day a week

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

• No

EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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Ref: 84176BR

Job Description

As Tax Leader  you will be responsible and oversee all direct tax aspects including but not limited to:

• Local regulatory requirements
• Support business (advisory role) in local and cross border tax matters
• Provide tax advice and counsel to IBM management and business
• Review contract proposals and provide tax position in association with the regional and worldwide tax functions
• Track legislative changes and pro-actively inform the local management, finance and regional tax function
• Manage  tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance matters
• Prepare and review tax returns and tax payments
• Provide guidance to IBM’s Accounting function on tax adjustments (permanent/timing)
• Tax audit coordination / relationship with Tax Authorities
• Proactive identification of weaknesses in the process and identification of solutions

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluent English and German
• Formal Tax education
• 3 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Risk awareness in tax matters

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• 8 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation

Required Education

• Master's Degree

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree

Travel Required

• Up to 10% or 1 day a week

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

• No

EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

go to method of application »

Ref: 84176BR

Job Description

As Tax Leader  you will be responsible and oversee all direct tax aspects including but not limited to:

• Local regulatory requirements
• Support business (advisory role) in local and cross border tax matters
• Provide tax advice and counsel to IBM management and business
• Review contract proposals and provide tax position in association with the regional and worldwide tax functions
• Track legislative changes and pro-actively inform the local management, finance and regional tax function
• Manage  tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
• Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance matters
• Prepare and review tax returns and tax payments
• Provide guidance to IBM’s Accounting function on tax adjustments (permanent/timing)
• Tax audit coordination / relationship with Tax Authorities
• Proactive identification of weaknesses in the process and identification of solutions

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluent English and German
• Formal Tax education
• 3 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Risk awareness in tax matters

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• 8 years of experience as a direct tax professional in a multinational corporation

Required Education

• Master's Degree

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree

Travel Required

• Up to 10% or 1 day a week

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

• No

EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.