Tax Specialist

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.
What is the Tax Specialist – Global Corp Tax group responsible for?

• Preparation and/or review of all U.S. federal, state, international, tax returns, as required for Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary entities. (Skilled in handling U.S. Federal Tax Returns, ERP Implementation (Enterprise Tax Solutions), US Form preparation (1120, 1065, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926 & 1118) Corporate and International Taxation.
  

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Tax Specialist?

• Preparation and/or review of all U.S. federal, state, international, tax returns, as required for Franklin Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary entities. (Skilled in handling U.S. Federal Tax Returns, ERP Implementation (Enterprise Tax Solutions), US Form preparation (1120, 1065, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926 & 1118) Corporate and International Taxation. Assist with the preparation of and/or review the U.S. tax accrual and estimated corporate tax provisions related to international entities. Complete other tax compliance and tax research requirements including participating in special projects in support of corporate tax goals and objectives as directed by the International Tax Manager or International Tax Senior Manager for Corporate/International Tax


• Research the application of federal and state tax laws as well as court decisions to aid in corporate decision making on decisions with tax ramifications; advise the Corporate/International Tax Supervisor or the International Tax Senior Manager on all matters of federal and state taxation.
  

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be Successful?

• Education- Bachelor’s / master’s degree or equivalent with emphasis in accounting, finance, or tax, and completion of basic course work for an advanced degree in one of these fields.


• A minimum of four to five years of significant tax experience in a public accounting firm or industry position with substantial exposure on taxation of US corporations, partnerships, state tax requirements and issues, US Corporate international tax requirements and issues, and similar tax concepts. Candidates are also expected to have a general accounting background with experience in accounting principles and procedures, and should have experience to interpret financial statements, and tax accruals and provisions in particular.


• U.S. federal tax returns (1120) including fixed asset gain/loss, tax depreciation, schedule M-3 adjustments e-Filing, etc.


• U.S. international tax returns including review of international tax packages, trial balance generation for functional currency reporting, computation of E&P adjustments, Schedule M Inter-company Adjustments and Sub-Part F Analysis and US Form preparation such as: 5471, 8621, 8858, 926, 8865 and 1118.


• International tax provision including preparation, consolidation and review of international tax provision templates.


• Possess knowledge of tax software implementation and functionality of One-source RS, Itax stream, state apportionment.


• Must have advanced computer skills, and be familiar with Microsoft business applications, and other tax and financial applications.
  


• Skilled in preparation of U.S. Federal Tax Returns, State tax returns, US Form preparation (1120, 1065, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926 & 1118).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Accurate with numbers and attention to details.


• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.


• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate the work of others.


• Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products and activities of assigned.


• Working knowledge of ASC 740.


• Working knowledge of FAS115.
  

Job Level - Individual Contributor
Shift Work Timings - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?
In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.
Highlights of our benefits include:

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• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education


• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)


• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families


• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families


• Personal loan assistance


• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
  

“Location specific benefits” as mentioned below

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria


• Cricket grounds and gymnasium


• Library


• Health Center with doctor availability


• HDFC ATM on the campus
  

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at Franklin Templeton Careers to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.
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