Manager, International Tax

Requisition ID: 197420

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The purpose of this position is to support the Director, International Tax and Director, International Tax Planning and Consulting on various compliance and planning activities. Tax compliance includes ensuring that certain information returns, tax computations, tax provisions, audit information and responses to tax queries are prepared, documented, reviewed, filed, responded to, as the case may be, accurately and on a timely basis. Tax planning involves planning with respect to global tax implications of the bank's activities. Some background in the Canadian foreign affiliate rules is strongly preferred. This position will may also assist the International Tax team on the implementation of Global Minimum Tax.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Assisting with quarterly reporting processes, including
  • Reviewing foreign subsidiaries' tax provisions to confirm the current/deferred tax accounts on the income statement and balance sheet;
  • Ensuring accurate recording of the tax expense/benefit in relevant accounts;
  • Reviewing the reconciliation provided for the current and deferred balance sheet accounts; and
  • Preparing various computations such as foreign tax credits.
• Statutory effective tax rate planning and forecast for international subsidiaries.
• Preparing the Bank's foreign affiliate information reporting tax returns (T1134s) and transactions with related non-residents (T106s) in an accurate and timely manner
• Being responsible for the timely collection and filing of tax, financial, organizational, and other information in respect of the foreign affiliates of the bank, in soft and hard forms as required. The maintenance of organized files is a key requirement for this position.
• Assisting the International Tax team with responding to audit queries in respect of the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries
• Providing informational and documentation support to the tax department and the Bank as a whole by assisting the International Tax team in answering queries and providing information and documentation in a timely and accurate manner and coordinating with the Canada Revenue Agency where required in respect of such queries, information or documentation.
• Assist in the tax modelling, calculations, and compliance related to Global Minimum Tax.
• Assist in the planning activities of the Bank (which can include internal reorganizations, M&A activities, and other initiatives of the Bank).
• Preparing and coordinating information for surplus computations.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Experience in preparing and reviewing tax provisions for financial reporting purposes in accordance with IFRS.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Foreign affiliate tax rules; experience in surplus calculations and FAPI regime is a strongly preferred.
• Experience with taxation rules, withholding tax rules and GAAP in a jurisdiction other than Canada.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite of products, especially Excel, and ability to adapt to new technologies is an asset.
• Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.