FSO-Partnerships hedge funds and Private equity Funds Technical competency Sound knowledge in the taxation of U.S investment partnerships (Hedge fund and Private Equity space) Knowledge on securities analysis (like wash sale, short sales, dividend analysis etc.,) Partnership Tax allocations - Sound knowledge on aggregate allocations (Hedge funds) and tax waterfall, GP clawback (Private Equity) Review of Schedule K-1, Form 1065, various state returns and state withholding forms Review of Form 1042, 8804 and 8805 filings Knowledge on PFICs (Passive Foreign Investment Corporation), its reporting and various elections (QEF, MTM etc.,). Review of form 8621. Review of international forms like 5471 and 8865 FSO- Manager Manager is primarily responsible for the planning of engagement(s), managing client accounts, gathering, validating and evaluating client information, generating Tax Compliance products and assuring quality. Serve as a point of contact for the engagement(s). Also, act as a counsellor for Assistant Manager. Your client responsibilities Responsible for client accounts; Ability to get the work completed within client deadlines and meet the due dates for filing; Assists the Assistant Manager with their queries and clarifies their questions; Communicates directly with the onshore engagement teams / clients. Manage own and/or other s impact on project economics, including controlling costs, monitoring budget to actual differences Develops, mentors and supervises Advance Analyst(s), Tax Senior(s) and Assistant Manager(s) May act as a Counsellor Adheres to practice protocols and other internal processes consistently Upon approval by the TAL, the Manager may sign the federal and state tax returns as paid preparer. Your people responsibilities - as an Manager you will Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contribution to the team. Successfully delegate to all levels of staff/seniors. Demonstrate leadership and executive presence Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor and contribute to performance feedback/training. Foster teamwork and lead by example. Use technology to share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams. Articulate and support the strategies of the GCR US FSO group. Effectively fulfil the role of a change agent Possess high degree of analytical and analyzing capabilities. Posses good communication Skills Demonstrate high degree of accounting and analytical skills.. Demonstrate good computer knowledge - Good knowledge in MS Excel and a basic knowledge of other MS Office, Web-based applications. Be a team-player. We are looking for the candidates with the following (Qualifications) Graduate/Post graduate in a finance, numerical or statistical background CPA will be an added advantage 4 to 6 years of experience FSO- Senior/Assistant Manager Develop, mentor and supervise Analysts and Advanced Analysts Act as a counselor for Analysts and Advanced Analysts Proactively recognize issues and recommend solutions Proactively seek opportunities to diversify client load and exposure to different teams Foster collaboration and constructive communication within the team Demonstrate basic presentation and public speaking skills, while actively participating in meetings Communicate in face-to-face situations, by phone and via email, and determine the appropriate mechanism for communicating, given the situation Display general knowledge of engagement big picture and work towards obtaining appropriate certification Communicate your progress and the project status to supervisors worldwide Take ownership of your schedule and proactively seek work when necessary to meet your annual chargeability goal Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently Explore the opportunity of going on rotation In addition to specific competencies required for your role, you will also focus on developing the following in relation to firm-wide competencies Identifying opportunities for process improvement Ensuring use of the methodologies, tools and technology specific to tax Encouraging others to ask critical questions and share their ideas and concerns openly Helping people contribute more by clarifying performance expectations and providing balanced and constructive feedback with specific behavioural examples. Developing strengths and opportunities collaboratively with team members by encouraging people to take action following feedback Contributing to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges. Maintaining focus of team members on work products; holding others accountable for timely completion of high-quality work. Showing a sense of urgency in responding to clients and team s needs by responding to all queries/concerns promptly. Focusing team members on key quality drivers for work assignments Building positive relationships with internal professionals and client personnel by demonstrating integrity and genuineness We are looking for the candidates with the following (Qualifications) Graduate or Post Graduate in Finance- At least 6 months-3 years of experience, preferably in the similar field. People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.
