Job description
The Global Indirect Tax Group is responsible for managing the VAT, GST and other indirect tax affairs for BlackRock globally. This includes managing group indirect tax policy, strategy, risk, technology, compliance and accounting.Purpose/Background:Sitting within BlackRock's Global Indirect Tax Group, and reporting to the Vice President of Global Indirect Policy and Governance, this role will play a critical part in supporting indirect tax policy, governance and advisory matters for BlackRock’s global business. The role offers the opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external; support with tax audits and other tax authority requests; provide indirect tax guidance to the BlackRock businesses; and be involved in a variety of project work – both indirect tax specific and firm-wide.We’re looking for a self-starting, highly skilled, qualified VAT professional, who is well organised, has very strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple work streams with varied deadlines.Key Responsibilities:Supporting indirect tax projects across a range of policy, compliance and technology initiativesSupporting indirect tax aspects of organisational initiatives, including group and organisational restructurings, expansion into new locations, new products and service offerings, M&A, etc.Supporting with tax audits, and BlackRock’s responses to tax authority requestsPreparing and maintaining VAT/GST guidance documents for use with the BlackRock businessProviding indirect tax advice to the BlackRock businesses, including on client billing and contract queriesReview of recovery rate and annual adjustment calculations and methodologiesEnhancing knowledge of indirect tax across the BlackRock business and providing guidance to business groups
Responsibilities & skills
Education
Ability to manage and analyse large data setsTeam player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibilityStrong problem solving and analytical skills
Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience working in VATAbility to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written formAbility to develop a network and collaborative working relationships across multiple teams internally, and with external tax advisors
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