Key Deliverables

• To assist deployment of regional Tax Operating Model
• Plan, prepare, submit underlying accounting information used to prepare AZ’s tax returns for multiple markets
• Analyse transactional data using AZ’s data analytics capability, categorisation of fixed asset additions, identify items with tax sensitivity
• Request supporting information for tax technical analysis
• Support Group Tax with information for ad hoc requests, including significant tax transactions or tax audits
• Oversee transactional data collection, accountable for coordination, review to ensure that the outputs meet tax requirements
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly, year-end tax provision for Group statutory reporting purposes, ensure controls framework is fully complied with
• To assist in the preparation of AZ’s direct and indirect tax returns
• Manage tax processes, escalate & resolve issues,
• Engage with Finance Functions and IT, targeting data and process improvements
• Deliver process excellence, governance and controls
• Support Global Tax and Finance Transformation initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the outsource provider and other Finance stakeholders to support delivery of local tax requirements

Training and Transition to Senior Tax Lead Activities

• Input to and approval of training materials, provision of clarity post initial training in case of query
• Act as Regional SOP lead, ensure local SOPs created effectively and to the right standard ensuring consistency with the approved global standards
• Creation of and compliance to the global process maps. Capture updates and work with documentation support to ensure correct recording and approval of changes
• In consultation with GFS leads created localised comms plans and messages in line with the central comms plan and template
• Onsite support and training for the transitional teams with specialist Tax Operating Model knowledge
• Share BAU document governance process ensuring local BAU ownership and responsibilities are clear post project closure
• Stakeholder Management – engagement with GFS and Group Tax teams
• Coordination of local training / communication requirements
• Training and creation of locally maintained Controls processes and documentation that aligns to the Controls Framework and FCAS/FCF process

Line management

• Responsibility for managing and motivating a team of 4 - 5 Business Analysts, ensuring that the team delivers to the highest standard of customer service whilst adhering to global process and all relevant financial controls
• Assist the onboarding and training of remaining TDT GFS team members specifically sharing the global goals and aims of TOM
• Management and allocation of resource across the Business Analyst team. Work closely with the senior and external stakeholders to identify and resolve performance issues that may impact on delivery of agreed service levels
• Building excellent working knowledge of customer requirements and business drivers which are shared and understood by your team of Business Analysts. Coaching and development of staff will be integral to building a customer orientated mindset.
• Guide the team members in identifying cash tax opportunities

Other role requirements

• Assist in better business decisions by provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries in line with SLA, and provide support to on-going projects
• Ensure corporate governance standards are met, taking accountability for effective operation of relevant financial reporting controls
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and simplification across the process area on a continual basis
• Leading standardisation and simplifications initiatives across region, connecting to wider GFS team globally

Date Posted

04-Okt-2019

Closing Date

13-Nov-2019

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.