About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with more than 7,000 staff across 80 offices worldwide.
With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
About the Team & Business Line :
The tax team provides compliance services for numerous hedge and private equity funds, which apply a variety of investment strategies and fund structures, including domestic and offshore side by side entities, master feeder structures and fund of funds.
Main examples of work perform by the tax tem includes :
Provide U.S. Tax analysis of transactions
Handle tax reporting for investors and fund-level federal and state tax filings
Contribute to delivery of federal and state K 1s to investors on a timely basis
Provide global analysis of transactions for ASC 740 (Fin48) services
Interface with other areas of firm
Participate in departmental and divisional initiatives
Assist in special projects as necessary
Other global tax services include providing supporting calculations and related tax services for local reporting in Australia, Austria, Germany, the UK, Switzerland and other counties.
The CFS Global Tax comprises of specialized teams handling hedge fund, private equity, real estate, FATCA Compliance, Fin 48 Assistance, German, UK & Australian Tax Reporting.
Team locations now include the US, UK, Lithuania and the Philippines.
A career within Tax services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever-changing tax specialties.
Your Role :
As a Manager, you will join as part of a global tax team assisting the group from managing project assignments leading to the actual issuance of tax deliverables to our clients.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Maintain internal controls ensuring the Company remains compliant with all regulations.
Assist in the management of a portfolio of clients including the allocation of projects across the global tax team.
Review and ensure quality of tax products work papers, tax returns and all other tax deliverables
Ensure effective Staff Development : Train, coach, supervise and appraise performance of staff
Manage and oversee a team of supervisors, seniors and staff
Participate in the growing of the tax team including screening & interviewing candidates
Assist the management and delivering of large projects
Multi task and juggle priorities in a highly dynamic, global team environment
Act as technical and knowledge resource to the tax department
Review, build and improve tax processes including handling tax tool enhancement projects or other related initiatives.
Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
Participate in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new / existing clients
Keep up to date with relevant industry regulatory changes affecting the business operations
Develop internal and client relationship
Participate in the over-all operational requirements of the global tax team such as holding periodic meetings with tax management team as required.
About You :
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in the alternative investment industry
Strong software skills MS Excel The successful candidate will be comfortable with formulas, should understand the basics of macros & pivot tables, and be able to navigate and understand workbooksIn general, candidates should have an intuitive feel and be a quick study for various software applicationsProficient in Go System Tax RS
Extensive experience in US tax compliance including review of Forms 1065 / K1, 1042, 1099s, 8621, 5471, PFIC reporting etc.
for hedge / private equity funds is a MUST.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects
Proactive and team player attitude
Enrolled Agent / US CPA designation is a plus
Our Benefits
Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.
Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
