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The International Tax Associate provides international tax support to the global business aimed at:     

• Ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations 
• Minimizing tax-related risks where WSP conducts business 
• Limiting the use of external advisors 

The International Tax Associate will be subject to on-the-job training to help him/her develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Main activities and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Assist in drafting technical tax advice on international bids covering permanent establishment risks and potential exposure to withholding taxes (WHT), value-added tax (VAT) and other local taxes/levies that impact project profitability   
• Conduct research and collection of relevant information and knowledge from internal and external resources to provide value-adding recommendations to internal clients  
• Provide support in gathering data and information to understand processes through interviews and walkthroughs with internal client counterparts 
• Attend selected meetings with internal client counterparts to understand their needs and to offer relevant insight and solutions  
• As and when requested, assist the International Tax Specialist in the following activities:  
  • Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) taxation analysis in identified jurisdictions (e.g., Sweden)  
  • Pillar Two (Global Anti-Base Erosion) compliance   
  • Country-by-Country Report (CbCR) compliance  
• Monitor international tax developments and assist the International Tax Specialist in drafting communications to clients 
• Ensure final tax analyses, documents, references and relevant correspondences are uploaded following folder naming and file naming conventions in SharePoint Online
• Build long-lasting relationships with internal clients, developing your understanding of their needs and requirements
• Develop status as a trusted internal tax advisor
• Perform any other tasks or special projects to be assigned by the International Tax Manager / International Tax Specialist

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Accounting Technology, and other related courses
• 1-3 years experience in finance and/or tax-related roles in audit/accounting firms and/or or multinational companies
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Shift flexibility to accommodate various internal client demands and multiple time zones  
  
  Certifications such as CPA, CMA and other related certifications (desired)  
  
  Exposure to or interest in technological solutions aimed at optimizing tax processes (desired)

What you'll love about us:

At WSP, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance. We have been recognised for the second consecutive year as a Great Place to Work® with year-on-year increases in employee engagement.

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