Senior Tax Analyst

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Job Summary

This position will join the existing tax compliance and reporting team in preparation, review and monitoring of tax compliance and reporting obligations in respect of the non-US operations of NBCUniversal International, covering 150+ entities in over 30 territories internationally. The position is ideal for someone looking to make their first move into and exciting and dynamic industry. Direct Tax support across the NBCU International businesses

Job Description

• Corporate taxes:

• Assisting with the UK tax compliance process for 50+ entities, including preparation/review of accounts provisions, tax disclosures and UK tax returns
• Assisting with ongoing coordination of the outsourced International tax compliance in respect of 100+ entities worldwide
• Coordination of BEPS compliance including preparation of Country by Country reporting data and notifications
• Coordinating and monitoring the entity obligation tracking tool and internal tax return library
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence, notices, etc. and following up as appropriate
• Allocation of UK group losses and calculation of quarterly installment payments
• Assistance with Corporate Interest Restriction calculations
• Preparation/review of quarterly and annual US GAAP tax reporting
  • Preparation and maintenance of tax calculation templates, FIN 48 calculations and SOX 404 documentation
  • Monitor variances between the tax provision and tax return for international businesses
  • Liaise with finance contacts and external service providers
  • Preparation/analysis of group summaries by business line and by territory
  • Provide tax input on accounting matters

• Review and understanding of differences between US and UK GAAP
• Coordination and review of Creative Industries tax credits and R&D expenditure credits

• Withholding taxes (“WHT”):
  • Preparation and coordination of detail to support the implementation of tax clearances in order to receive royalty payments at reduced rates of WHT
  • Liaising with HMRC to request certificates of residence, certification of special forms and other ad hoc requirements
  • Liaising with FinOps team to investigate over- and under- deductions of WHT
  • Responding to queries from the business and collections teams in connection with the application of WHT
  • Assisting with reconciling between expected and actual WHT positions for the purposes of quarterly reporting  

• Withholding Tax administration - preparation of clearance forms and request of residency certifications
• Dispute resolution in respect of customer WHT deductions

General:

• Possibility to get involved with other ad-hoc work including:
  • Co-ordination with the Sky tax team on group tax matters
  • Assistance as necessary on Sky International tax matters
  • Management of compliance issues in respect of mobile employees
  • Tax audits
  • Transfer pricing implementation
  • Entity eliminations
  • Group structuring
  • Dividend and repatriation planning
  • Property transactions
  • CFC review

• Assist in development of electronic tools to maximize efficiencies in tax processes

• Supporting the wider tax team as appropriate in areas commensurate with experience

Required skills/knowledge and qualifications

Essential:

• 1-3 years’ post-qualification corporate tax experience, including significant corporate tax accounting experience. 
• Strong corporate tax compliance background with experience of large UK and multinational groups and use of tax return preparation software
• Awareness of international tax issues
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACA or equivalent). 
• Strong excel skills – ability to manage and manipulate high volumes of data is an essential requirement for this role.
• Strong communication skills, especially in communicating tax concepts to a non-tax audience and finance teams in overseas territories.

Desired:

• Knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting
• Big 4 or mid-tier firm background
• Commercial experience in the Entertainment/Media sector

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Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

5-7 YearsComcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.