Associate, Indirect Tax Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
About this role
Business Unit Overview:
The Global Indirect Tax Group is responsible for managing the VAT, GST and other indirect tax affairs for
BlackRock globally. This includes managing group indirect tax policy, strategy, risk, compliance and accounting.
Purpose/Background:
Sitting with BlackRock's Global Indirect Tax Group, this role will play a critical part in supporting indirect
tax matters for BlackRock’s global business across a range of compliance, accounting, advisory and project management activities.
The role offers the opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external; provide thought
leadership across BlackRock’s indirect tax processes, controls and use of tax technology; support with tax
audits and other tax authority requests; and be involved in a variety of project work – both indirect tax specific and firm-wide.
We’re looking for a highly skilled, qualified VAT professional, who is well organised, has very strong attention
to detail and the ability to manage multiple work streams with varied deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation, review and management of VAT, GST and other indirect tax returns across EMEA, LATAM and APAC
- Management and review of recovery rate and annual adjustment calculations
- Supporting BlackRock’s fund VAT compliance processes, including the review of fund VAT returns
- Preparation, review and management of indirect tax accounting, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, for group entities in EMEA, LATAM and APAC
- Supporting and managing digital VAT reporting requirements, including in countries where new requirements are being implemented
- Supporting with tax audits, and BlackRock’s responses to tax authority requests
- Actively contributing to the development and enhancement of indirect tax processes and controls
- Responding to indirect tax queries from business groups, external advisers and other stakeholders
- Enhancing knowledge of indirect tax across the BlackRock business and providing guidance to business groups
- Supporting with project work, both indirect tax specific and the indirect tax aspects of wider organisational initiatives
- Supporting indirect tax transformation and technology initiatives
- Management of a direct report
Experience/Competencies:
- Minimum of 3 years’ continuous experience working in VAT
- Ability to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written form
- Ability to develop a network and collaborative working relationships across multiple teams internally, and with external tax advisors
- Highly organised, strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple work streams with varied deadlines
- Team player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibility
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Skills/Qualifications:
- CTA/ATT/CA/ACA, or equivalent, qualified
- Experience working in Financial Services and/or a multinational organisation advantageous
- Experience of Oracle preferred, but not essential
- Experience of KPMG PXCube preferred, but not essential
- Competent in use of Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced formulas and pivot tables
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
