Deputy Manager - International Tax Compliance and Accounting

Deputy Manager-International Tax Our story At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” Our Values: Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs. Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives. Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work. Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight. Overall purpose of the role This position oversees diverse tax reporting and accounting functions, requiring an experienced professional to ensure high-quality deliverables from the shared service center. The role serves as a critical interface with tax advisors, tax authorities, local finance teams, and leadership across the Alight group. It also carries leadership responsibilities, including guiding, mentoring, and developing junior team members. Main Responsibilities · Handling the overall tax compliance matters of Alight International entities in Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico & India. · Managing Corporate tax, VAT/Indirect tax, WHT/TDS compliances across these regions. · Facilitate tax accounting activities of the international entities such as Provision preparation (Local as well as GAAP), Return to Provision & Reconciliations. · Handle the external advisors for compliances and internal and external audit teams including tax authorities. · Work on data compilation and assistance with Transfer Pricing compliance. · Manage international entities cash tax forecasting and budgeting activities. · Lead and mentor the team members by parting with subject knowledge and expertise to grow and strengthen the team. Desirable Knowledge/Experience · Minimum 10+ years of experience in international tax compliance including Corporate Income Tax, Indirect Tax & Withholding Tax in APAC, EMEA & NAM region. · Should have exposure into tax accounting activities such as Financial Statements provision preparation, Year End tax provision preparation, Return to Provision calculation and Reconciling tax GLs. · Experience with handling external advisory team for various compliance activities. · Experience with handling internal and external audits teams. · Experience with handling tax authority audits across all compliances. · Understanding of transfer pricing compliance matters. · Prior expertise in international entities cash tax forecast and budgeting activities. · Should have people management experience. · Capability to independently handle and solve complex tax requirements by doing research. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve tight deadlines. · Experience in ERP system Workday is desirable. · Education: Graduate in Commerce/ Qualified / Semi Qualified CA/ACCA/CMA or MBA (Finance). Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row. Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Inclusion We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com . Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. Careers at Alight | Alight job opportunities Explore our open opportunities to get started on your journey with Alight today. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. . Experience Level Entry Level