Tax Senior - Federal Income Tax

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for a Tax Senior to join the Tax team in our Bangalore or Mumbai offices.

What you'll be doing:

The Tax Senior is a key player supporting the various tax planning and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility.

Role Responsibilities included:

• Preparation of tax provision, effective tax rate, current and deferred tax calculations and return-to-provision adjustments for all US subsidiaries.
• Assist with completion of other tax provision schedules including tax disclosures and reserves.
• Preparation of quarterly US taxable income forecasts and estimated tax payment calculations.
• Performs special assignments including tax planning projects & transactional related assignments.
• Managing requests for information requested by internal and external teams.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation.
• Post-graduate degree (MS Tax) or CPA a plus.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Public Accounting (Big Four only)
• Strong working knowledge of US direct tax rules and tax reporting obligations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint.
• 90% Corporate Income Tax Experience.
• Very good understanding of US book-to-tax differences for Corporations.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details.

• Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions.

• Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?