Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Group tax provision and forecasting

• Support the overall group tax reporting effort through preparation of the quarterly global tax provision
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including tax accounting, finance and IR teams as necessary
• Assist in maintaining a stable and predictable tax environment through timely and accurate provision reporting
• Assist in managing the group's global tax position from an international perspective
• Tax provision experience is a core responsibility and a non-negotiable requirement for this role

Tax optimization

• Use the provision and compliance work experience to identify opportunities for tax optimization;
• Monitoring and, where necessary, correct actions which could put Lenovo at risk.
• Assist in managing the group's global tax position while balancing compliance and business objectives.

Tax model development and control

• Assist with the further development and implementation of the international tax model.
• Advise business units on the tax implications of proposed transactions and operating model changes.
• Provide advisory support on transaction structuring and business operating model considerations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax internal control processes.
• Support business developments, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and internal restructuring initiatives.

Transfer pricing

• Assist in managing overall intercompany transactions, uplift, and true-up processes.
• Coordinate with regional tax, legal, trade compliance, treasury, accounting, and finance teams to ensure proper implementation of transfer pricing policies.
• Manage transfer pricing risk associated with intercompany transactions.
• Ensure documentation supporting intercompany transactions aligns with the global tax model and supports tax audit defense.
• Assist in managing BEPS documentation requirements to mitigate potential tax audit exposure.
• Prior transfer pricing experience is preferred but not required; candidates with strong tax provision experience can develop these skills on the job.

Tax information systems development and improvement

• Identify and clearly lay out systems capabilities required for the efficient production of tax (and related reporting) information;
• Work closely with the IT and accounting groups in the course of developing and implementing core systems capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting.
• Minimum 6+ years Big 4 / Mid-tier public accounting firm experience with emphasis on corporate MNC tax compliance and provision.
• Tax provision experience is a must

• International tax/ Transfer pricing work experience is a plus, but not a requirement (will train the right candidate).
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability combined with ability to work on his/her own initiatives.
• Strong analytical and communication skills organized and focused approach, willingness to get into the detail and follow through.
• Rising to the challenge of a fast-moving multi-billion-dollar MNC
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining oversight; ability to deal with tax issues in wider business context
• Personable, team player, effective management of external service providers
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); working knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Willingness to travel