Reports to Senior Director of International Tax. Manages a portfolio of countries in the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA. Provides tax advice and services in assigned areas of technical expertise to Keysight at the enterprise and entity levels, and to managers or other employees in the areas of compliance (including SOX), transfer pricing, planning and training. Assigned areas may include involvement in company income tax, transaction tax, corporate legal structure, acquisitions and divestitures, transfer pricing and intercompany transactions and other tax areas. Researches, prepares, analyzes and documents tax issues and compliance for the geographic and process area of responsibility including related systems and accounting understanding, working with outside advisors where appropriate. Partners with the businesses and other functions in the implementation of business or process changes. Participates in the formulation, coordination and implementation of Keysight's global tax strategy with the objective of optimizing global after-tax results. Participates in the representation of Keysight in audits, litigation and other negotiation with government authorities relating to tax matters. Participates in cross functional projects partnering with finance & non finance functions like Corporate Controllership Organization, Corporate Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Legal, Corporate Development, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Order Management.
- Provides leadership and mentoring in a tax specialty.
- Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects and processes.
- Leads the design/ delivery of new programs/ processes; is the key technical contributor.
- Solves complex, high impact tax problems.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or University Degree or equivalent.
- May have Masters Degree in Taxation.
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of relevant experience. Big 4 Accounting Firm and MNC tax background preferred.
- Strong direct and indirect tax technical knowledge and ability to apply. Demonstrated experience with Singapore and regional tax is a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Must be a team player with ability
