Assistant Manager - BSO - Tax Reclaims Germany

Global Custody team in BNP Paribas Securities Services are segregated into Corporate Actions, Income and Tax for operational efficiency and accuracy. Global Custody Tax team handles the client documentations for offering tax benefits to the client. An Associate in Global Tax department performs all the task of processing the daily BAU as per the Standing operating procedure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Tax processing activities.
• Managing the Team and providing training to new Joiners
• Monitoring of Suspense and Nostro Accounts and take appropriate actions to clear breaks.
• Managing daily activities of the back-office for Tax processing.
• Responsible to assist staffs on the HR related issues
• Responsible for the logistics issues management
• Responsible for 2Strack creation, follow-up, escalation for incidents
• Follow-up with the team for the closing of reconciliation breaks.
• Acts to ensure procedures revision, adaptation and validation.
• Participate to UAT of the back-office software for the Corporate Action processing
• Ensure ownership of client instructions and provide reporting to clients for anticipated corporate action issues.
• Participate in regular conference calls with European and Asian Counterparts.
• Establishing communication links with Clients to discuss daily operational & performance issues.
• Other ad-hoc duties as may be required from time-to time
• To be based in Chennai and prepared to travel as required.
• Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.
• Assist Manager in Recruitment, training and appraisal.
• Responsible for the implementation of procedures.

- Strong understanding of Tax laws and Withholding taxes

- Knowledge about the Double Tax Treaty Agreements, International Taxation, Custody

- Operations, Relief at source and Reclaim

- Experience in International Taxation and Tax Treaty is an added advantage

- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, and solid organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS-Word & Excel skills required.

- Must be prepared to work in flexible timings

Prior articleship experience in Taxation or equivalent.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Decision Making

Communication skills - oral & written

Adaptability

Transversal Skills:

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment

Ability to manage a project

Education Level:

Master Degree or equivalent

Other/Specific Qualifications

Professional Qualification in Taxation Candidates Pursuing CA/CWA will be an added advantage.