Senior Tax Analyst

Overview

Prepare Canadian tax returns, support finance, and manage tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• tax audits
• tax provisions
• fixed asset
• tax computations
• indirect tax
• technical relief

Tasks

-Help manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities promptly and efficiently. -Prepare tax provisions and tax notes for inclusion in annual group accounts and individual entity accounts as needed. -Conduct fixed asset tax analysis to maximize deductions. -Undertake ad hoc tax projects to support the needs of both the Group and individual business units, including payroll and other indirect taxes. -Perform technical analysis and correspondence to aid communications with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). -Provide support on technical reliefs. -Your role will help the group tax team manage all taxes on behalf of the organization, ensuring full compliance while maximizing all available tax reliefs. This position will require effective management of both internal and external stakeholders, with regular communication with colleagues across all business units. -Prepare annual tax computations and returns for all Canadian entities in collaboration with external tax advisors, including any group-level returns. Ensure submissions to tax authorities are made on time. -Assist with indirect tax submissions. -As a key member of the finance team, this role involves supporting the broader business by taking responsibility for various aspects of corporate and indirect taxes, as directed by the team. You will assist with tax accounting and disclosures for the group tax and finance departments.

Requirements

• cpa
• bachelor's
• excel
• project management
• tax research
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance -Able to lead by example while also being an excellent team player -Ability to understand commercial transactions and arrangements -Capacity to develop positive working relationships at all levels within and outside the organization -High level of personal integrity and professionalism -Motivated individual with strong communication skills -Proficient in researching and making sound judgments on tax-related technical areas -Strong project management and time management skills -CPA designation is preferred; public accounting experience is required -Self-starter with the ability to drive work forward independently -Adaptability to quickly changing business needs -Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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Interview Process

-at least one face-to-face interview (in person or via video call) -several phone conversations