Consultant, Custody Tax Process at Northern Trust

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Strong time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks according to their level of urgency and importance
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills
Analytically and procedurally competent, primarily on daily execution
Expert in a specific skill set but remains focused primarily on daily execution
Technically sound in own area of expertise and has good operational knowledge of other areas within the tax practice
Challenges assumptions in order to drive continual improvement. Thinks creatively and develops new ideas or ways of doing things without increasing costs or risk
Takes initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions according to risk, priorities and deadlines
Bright, articulate and entrepreneurial with a demonstrated ability to navigate through obstacles, work under pressure, adapt quickly and successfully deliver to tight deadlines in a fast moving business environment
Accuracy and attention to details at all times
Numerically competent with strong problem solving and analytical skills
Good core IT skills – Adobe, Excel, MS Office, Word etc
Ability to work within a team environment
Knowledge of end to end custody tax processes for multiple markets

Responsibilities

Take on assigned tasks from the Management group but also has ability to work independently on tasks most of the time
Responsible for execution of complex tax processes, where expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines and/or processes as part of own work, or in support of other Partners
Ownership for one or more processes, reports and/or procedures
Reviews work of others including review tax breakdowns and/or tax reclaims
Provide training and control reporting as needed
Handle complex queries and refer complicated issues to higher level specialist and or regional tax team as needed
Perform market analysis as required
Continuous focus on operational risk and control environment including ensuring procedures are followed and updated regularly, assisting and guiding other Partners as required
May be required to attends internal and external operational meetings, taking a lead on behalf of team
Be aware of all service level agreements in place
Research market change and collaborate with other teams to effect that change from an operational tax perspective

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Withholding Tax ProcessingTax ReclaimsTax Relief at SourceTax Documentation ManagementTax BreakdownsOperational Risk ManagementControl ReportingMarket AnalysisClient Inquiries HandlingProcess Ownership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the Consultant, Custody Tax Process role?

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Is this Consultant role remote or does it require office work?

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What key skills are required for the Tax Consultant position?

Strong time-management skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, analytical and procedural competence, and expertise in a specific skill set within tax processes are required.

What is the team structure like for this role?

The role is part of the Custody Tax Operations team, reporting to the Team Manager, with responsibilities including reviewing work of others, providing training, and guiding other Partners.

What makes a strong candidate for this Tax Consultant role?

A strong candidate has strong time-management, excellent communication skills, analytical competence, expertise in tax processes, and a drive for continual improvement by challenging assumptions and thinking creatively.