Your Career
We are seeking a Tax Manager – US Outbound/International candidate to join Palo Alto Network’s diverse and high performing Tax team. This position is based in Bangalore India. The Tax Manager will report to the Senior Manager International Tax in the US and will carry out the team’s assigned tax provision, transfer pricing and compliance tasks and responsibilities. The Tax Manager will focus on US international income tax compliance and reporting (including 5471s/8858s, elections, disclosure statements, foreign tax credit calculations etc.) and the corresponding international aspects of the US GAAP worldwide income tax provision. This role requires strong process skills in executing tasks with attention to detail and timeliness. In addition, the Tax Manager must be able to work independently with a strong self-discipline and accountability.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, strategic and creative thinker, great communicator, and enjoys collaborating with cross functional teams, comfortable working with a diverse set of talented and high performing colleagues in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Your Impact

  • Primarily responsible for preparation review of US International compliance and reporting obligations (Forms 5471, 8858, disclosure statements, Form 1120F etc.)
  • Preparation of CbCR form 8975
  • Prepare review subsidiaries work papers for E&P adjustments, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credit calculations and other international items
  • Prepare time sensitive elections (Form 8832, 8023, etc.)
  • Assist with Tax return data gathering and reporting by collaborating with payroll, corporate accounting, Indirect Tax, and other teams as needed
  • Assist with acquisition data gathering necessary for compliance reporting and preparation of Tax compliance of Acquired entities
  • Extract various reports from SAP and financial accounting ERP’s system
  • Use automation (mainly Alteryx) to drive process improvements and facilitate streamlining of recurring calculations
  • Prepare or review international aspects of Palo Alto Networks worldwide provision
  • Other special projects as they arise​​​​​​​

Your Experience

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant, BA/BS in accounting or equivalent
  • Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
  • Minimum 4+ years of direct tax experience including relevant experience with US International Income Tax compliance/reporting
  • Proficiency in US International Tax Compliance Form 5471, Form 8858, various other international forms, computation of E&P adjustments
  • Working Knowledge of Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) (Form 1118)
  • Working Knowledge of Subpart F & GILTI Inclusion
  • Working Knowledge of FDII
  • High degree of accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong experience with using technology for the tax compliance processes (preferably OneSource Income Tax)
  • Well versed with MS Excel application
  • Good knowledge and experiences of SAP system, G-suite, Alteryx and other tax technologies
  • Strong accounting, analytical, documentation and research skills
  • Possess strong initiative and flexibility, must be multi-task oriented
  • Organized, self-motivated and cooperative attitude
  • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to identify and drive process improvements
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving, and demanding environment.

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