Senior Manager,International Tax Planning and Consulting Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

Apply developed knowledge of the Canadian Foreign Affiliate Rules in the Income Tax Act (Canada) to transactions of Scotiabank.

Apply developed knowledge of Global Minimum Tax to transactions of Scotiabank.

Maintain a working knowledge of tax laws of foreign jurisdictions in which Scotiabank operates. Monitoring impact of major legislative changes in foreign jurisdictions and monitoring changes in the foreign operations of the Bank to ensure tax effectiveness.

Assist subsidiaries and business lines in understanding and complying with foreign jurisdictions tax rules as modified by tax treaties as appropriate, for cross-border transactions such as dividends, interest, directors’ fees, guarantee fees, management fees that arise between various foreign countries. Rates of withholding tax and specific "Limitation on Benefits" rules are relevant to this task.

Take a lead role in Canadian international tax consulting matters for International Banking, Global Wealth Management, Global Banking and Markets, and Treasury. Reviewing transactions affecting the foreign jurisdictions in which the Bank operates and advise on the tax considerations and implications in respect thereof. Liaising with staff in other areas of the Bank or its subsidiaries, as well as with external advisors, regarding tax information and/or advice with respect to various transactions as required.

Organize and implementing international projects which manages the global effective tax rate.

Provide instruction and guidance to various team members within Scotiabank on consulting and planning matters.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

Tax Lawyer or CPA with a minimum of 4 years Canadian Taxation and related experience.

Completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course Parts 1 and 2, with Part 3 completed or to be completed within approximately 12 months, or commensurate (e.g., Masters of Taxation).

Demonstrated ability to oversee complex tax matters.

Knowledge of Canadian corporate taxes and developing expertise in the Canadian foreign affiliate rules.

Ability to research Canadian and international tax issues and communicate findings from such research to clients within the Bank.

What’s in it for you?

A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development

An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.

A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 


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Senior Manager, International Tax Planning and Consulting