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Warner Bros. Discovery Tax Specialist in Hyderabad, India
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Job Purpose:
The Tax Specialist assists in local tax compliance and controversy for WBD’s business units in Asia Pacific; prepares the internal US tax reporting documents; and is responsible for the withholding tax processes.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Internal US Tax Reporting :
- Prepare quarterly and year-end tax packages, provision calculation, cash tax forecast, and other supporting schedules
2) Asia Pacific Tax Compliance and Controversy:
Manage tax filing deadline and prepare/review annual tax returns for Asia Pacific countries
Prepare/review the response letters to tax authorities’ enquiry letter for Asia Pacific countries
Work with external tax advisers on tax audits
3) Withholding tax supporting activities:
Prepare/review withholding tax returns for Warner Media entities in Asia Pacific
Assist in handling processes for tax treaty forms, lower withholding tax rate applications, residency certificates, and cross-broader remittances
Co-ordinate and assist in handling the withholding tax certificates request/queries from various third-party vendors in Asia Pacific
Co-ordinate, liaise, collect and review the foreign withholding tax receipts received from third-party customers in Asia Pacific for United States foreign tax credit claim purposes
4) Other duties
- Collaborate with various stakeholders (Finance, legal, corp sec, etc.) to obtain information and ensure proper documentation to support the positions taken in the Returns lodged including tax audit replies
Required Experience, Qualifications & Skill Set :
Work Experience
Experience in Asia Pacific regional tax, preferably in Big 4 accounting firms and/or large (preferably US-based) multi-national corporations
2-4 years of experience
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Degree or equivalent experience in accounting or law
CPA, ACA or ACCA qualification
Knowledge/Skills
Fluent in English verbal and written communication skills
Above average skills in numerical and organizational skills
Other Requirements
- Broad knowledge and experience in developing excellent business relationships with a wide variety of talented people across cultures, countries and time zones
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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