Associate Analyst Taxation

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We are looking for an Assoc Analyst Taxation to join our high performing Taxation department to assist with leading the Income Tax Compliance function for Great-West Lifeco Inc and its subsidiaries.

As an Associate, Taxation, you will be responsible for the preparation of Canadian income tax compliance matters, as well as information gathering for the tax returns and computations and tax audit queries.

Reporting to the Indian Manager Taxation, you will assist in investigating, researching, and analyzing income tax matters for the purpose of tax compliance, tax audits, and/or standardized reports.

Essential Functions: 

• Analyze, research and document tax considerations that arose from the preparation and review of the above returns and computations.
• Assist with document/data management by gathering and storing certain documents/data such as financial statements and legal agreements in standardized SharePoint sites. 
• Assist with the update and maintenance of end user computing (EUC) lists.
• Prepare Canadian income tax compliance in respect our entities, including preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership and trust income tax returns.
• Prepare Canadian income tax compliance in respect of our foreign affiliates, including preparing and reviewing relevant T1134 and T106 returns.
• Prepare Canadian tax computations in respect of our foreign affiliates, including preparing annual surplus and adjustment cost base (ACB) computations.
• Prepare Canadian tax computations in respect of our entities, including preparing and reviewing annual adjustment cost base (ACB) computations.
• Prepare Canadian standardized reports in respect of our entities, including preparing and reviewing annual tax surveys.

Qualifications: 

• University degree in a business-related field.
• 0-2 years of experience, fresh graduates with great attitude and excellent academic background.
• Intermediate experience and demonstration of organization and problem-solving skills.
• High competency in Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude to quickly learn other systems/software. 
• Great attitude towards work and has a proven track record of high performance in the academics.
• Intermediate ability to multi-task and prioritize workload while assisting less experienced colleagues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP, Taxprep, SharePoint and/or Longview Tax is an asset.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.