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Job Summary
This position will join the existing tax compliance and reporting team in preparation, review and monitoring of tax compliance and reporting obligations in respect of the non-US operations of NBCUniversal International, covering 150+ entities in over 30 territories internationally.
Job Description
Key Position Responsibilities
Reporting:
▪Preparation/review of quarterly and annual US GAAP taxaccounting (provisions/true ups)
▪Prepare/maintain tax calculation templates, FIN48 calculations and SOX404 documentation
▪Monitor variances between the tax provision and tax return for international businesses
▪Liaise with finance contacts and external service providers
▪Review and update business models (forecast financial models)
▪Preparation/analysis of group summaries by business line and by territory
▪Review of intercompany royalty calculations
▪Preparation ofCountry-by-Countryreporting data
Compliance:
▪Assisting withtheUKtax complianceprocess for 50+ entities, includingpreparation/reviewofUK GAAP taxprovisionsand UK tax returns
▪Allocation ofUKgroup losses and calculation of quarterlyinstallmentpayments
▪Review and understanding of differences between US and UK GAAP
▪Dealing with HMRCcorrespondence, notices, etc. and following up as appropriate
▪Coordinationand reviewof the outsourcedinternationaltax compliance in respect of 100+ entities worldwide
▪Coordination of BEPS compliance including Country by Country reporting notifications
▪Coordination and review of Creative Industries tax credit claims
▪Management of compliance issues in respect of mobile employees
▪Populating and monitoring the entity obligation tracking tooland internal tax return library
▪Withholding Tax administration - preparation of clearance forms and request of residency certifications
▪Dispute resolution in respect of customer WHT deductions
General:
▪Ad-hoc project, such as:-
oassistance with tax audits
otransfer pricing implementation
oentity eliminations&group structuring
odividend and repatriation planning
oR&D tax credits
ofilm tax credits
oproperty transactions
ocontract reviews
oPillar II requirements
▪Assistin development of electronic tools to maximize efficiencies in tax processes
▪Supporting the wider tax team as appropriate in areas commensurate with experience
Required skills/knowledge and qualifications
Essential:
▪Aminimum of5-7years’post-qualification corporate tax experience, includingsignificantcorporate tax accounting experience.
▪Strong corporate tax compliance background with experience of largeUKand multinational groupsand use of tax return preparation software
▪Awareness of International tax issues
▪Professional qualification in accounting(ACA or equivalent).
▪Strongexcelskills – ability to manage and manipulate high volumes of data is an essential requirement for this role.
▪Strong communication skills, especially in communicating tax concepts to a non-tax audience and finance teams in overseas territories.
Desired:
▪Commercial experience in the Entertainment/Media sector
▪Knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting
▪Knowledge of SAP Financial Accounting
▪Knowledge of OneSource Tax Compliance
▪Big 4 background
▪Experience of SOXwill be considered a plus
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
