Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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 (MA), and internal restructuring initiatives

• 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

• 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

• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.