Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges, wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It is not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It is one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work and why we attract a diverse group of people.
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Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
The Senior Tax Analyst is an integral part of our Global Tax & Compliance function. This function prepares the Firm's US Partnership tax filings, manages the payment of the Partners' taxes in the 30+ countries in which the firm operates, and works with management to ensure the Firm and each of its offices is in compliance with the relevant local tax rules. The Tax Department handles all annual and quarterly reporting of tax information to the Firm's partners worldwide, provides information to the Firm's non-US offices for local tax filings, and monitors tax compliance in every country.
The Senior Tax Analyst is involved in all aspects of tax compliance, partner tax accounts reconciliations and other related analysis and reporting. Possessing solid knowledge of tax processes and functions, he/she solves issues, innovates processes and assists colleagues. He/she interacts with colleagues and stakeholders in the U.S. as well as other contacts in different departments and global offices of the firm to deliver timely work product with highest quality and accuracy. This position requires an ability to work independently and diligently in a fast-paced, global and dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential.
Duties and Accountabilities 1
- Reconcile partners tax accounts with moderate to high level of complexity, such as daily update of non-US tax account reconciliation
- Prepare partner cash flow statements, departure calculations and final tax reconciliations as requested
- Prepare journal adjusting entries based on the reconciliations;
- Prepare tax returns and supporting schedules/analyses of moderate to high complexity for monthly, quarterly and annual filings
- Gather documentation of partners' tax payments to support partners upon audit
- Maintain files and checklist for all partners' tax residency certificates and prepare documentation packages as needed for reducing withholding tax on certain transactions
- Communicate with stakeholders/global clients to deliver the tasks and those involved in the input of tax related general ledger entries in the system;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders in Manila, London and U.S.
- Collaborate with colleagues in other departments and other to resolve issues regarding moderate to complex issues such as correct posting of and documentation for partners' taxes
- Solve simple to moderate tax issues and escalate if not solved within capacity;
- Develop and implement process improvements or streamlining using macros or other technology
- Conducts transfer knowledge on processes with familiarity (trains newer staff and assists colleagues)
- Conduct research as needed in order to deliver the assigned tasks (e.g. IRS or state tax websites);
- Prepare journal adjusting entries based on the reconciliations;
- Prepare ad hoc reports and work on special projects as requested by management or partners
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.