Sr Analyst Taxation-2

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Accountabilities: 

• Prepare Canadian income tax compliance in respect of our foreign affiliates, including T1134 and T106 returns.
• Gather information for our annual Country by Country reporting (CbCR) return.
• Coordinate the collection, processing and reporting of information required for tax compliance reporting or analytics (T1134 and T106 tax information returns)
• Perform first level review of information to support the tax risk management and compliance reporting functions
• Prepare Canadian tax computations in respect of our foreign affiliates, including quarterly surplus estimates, annual surplus and adjusted cost base (ACB) computations, and as needed excluded property reviews.
• Support the preparation of Canadian standardized reports in respect of our foreign affiliates, including Canadian contemporaneous documentation, US transfer pricing documentation and masterfile documentation.
• Analyze, research, and document tax matters associated with the preparation of the above returns and computations.
• Assist in responding to tax audit queries including gathering the information required and compiling responses.
• 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.
• Assist with the development, coaching and training of staff members.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Completion of a professional accounting designation (or equivalent).
• Currently enrolled/interested in completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course.
• 2-4 years of experience in Canadian taxation; exposure to Canadian international tax is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities to achieve required results.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and also work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for developing others and developing a high-performance culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP, Taxprep, SharePoint and/or Longview Tax is an asset.

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.