Manager, Global Taxation

Job Summary

The Global Tax department is responsible for supporting accurate and efficient execution of all tax functions for the Apotex Group of Companies; including Income and Indirect tax compliance, reporting and planning, transfer pricing and other tax support. The Manager, Global Tax is a hybrid role and will be a key player to support the development and maintenance of accurate and efficient tax processes and responsibilities for the company as outlined.

Job Responsibilities

• Management of Canadian Income Tax Compliance process for all Canadian Apotex Companies - Coordinating, preparation and review of income tax returns, T106, foreign affiliate reporting (T1134) and SRED claims.
• Management and review of quarterly and annual tax provision process for Apotex Consolidated, Canadian & Foreign companies, including assisting with disclosure and support of internal controls.
• Perform tax research, interpreting legislation / administration and documenting findings.
• Correspond with and act as audit liaison for tax reporting included in IFRS Financial Statements.
• Liaising with treasury and finance to help in the management of the treasury function.
• Manage Canadian CRA audit requests and correspondence as applicable for all Canadian entities.
• Assist external service providers with the coordination of information required to support the preparation of Apotex transfer pricing contemporaneous documentation as needed.
• Assist business leaders in the organization through understanding business developments and acting as a trusted tax advisor.
• Work on various special tax projects including assisting with significant transactions.
• Work in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve goals and demonstrate behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Any other duties as set out by Tax Director relevant to the wider tax function.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • CPA, Completion of CPA - In-depth or MTax program.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Canadian Income tax rules and regulations and application thereof.
  • In-depth knowledge understanding of tax accounting and reporting under IFRS with Public Company experience.
  • Ability to execute on complex tax engagements working closely as needed with non-tax business people from all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to understand the organizations vision and goals to apply and action in an effective manner.
  • Strong excel modelling capabilities.
  • Strong research and English communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to balance and lead multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to support the needs of the business and develop cross functional relationships to benefit business requirements as a whole.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
  • Excellent people management skills.

• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years in a tax role at a large multi-national company and or accounting firm.
  • Experience with SAP and Onestream Consolidation.
  • Experience with a broad range of both domestic and international tax compliance and or accounting / reporting.