This is a great department to join! Working in operations gives you a great understanding of our wider business as you get to work with multiple different business lines and see the many different transactions and work that Computershare is involved in.

A role you will love

As our Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing methodologies that would maximize operating efficiency and effectiveness and facilitate tax compliance.

This will also include assisting in the formulation of tax policies and objectives by keeping abreast of industry practices, developments and their effects on the Company tax filing and compliance. Evaluate and implement cost savings strategies as well as review and analyze the process of tax compliance and reporting. Coordinate and lead all tax related projects and assist in the execution of overall NTU (National Taxation Unit) business plan.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate the annual project to process tax reporting.
• Process amendment and cancellation reporting.
• Process tax refunds and adjustments for security holders and tax authorities.
• Manage curing documentation process received from participants.
• Maintain and support tax processing and balancing for clients.
• Ensure all tax deadlines are met internally and externally.
• Ensure reconciliation of tax filings processed to minimize government assessments and penalties.
• Lead testing on new or changed tax related system functionality.
• Responsible for reviewing, researching, and analyzing all tax records and files for all tax-related payments made to security holders as well as claims received from IRS, CRA, and MRQ.
• Coordinate complete production of accurate year-end tax reporting to security holders in accordance with client instructions.
• Ensure timely processing of all tax remittances is in strict adherence to regulatory deadlines.
• Must investigate that all credit and refunds are applied correctly and ensure all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Must be adaptable to the changing needs of the department, including working in a rotating shift schedule between 8:30 to 7:00 pm.
• Must be available to work overtime during tax season (Jan-Mar).

What will you bring to the role?

If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, has high attention to accuracy and is mindful of our client experience, this role is for you. It will be a huge attribute if you are motivated by deadlines and to be comfortable performing in goal-oriented environment.

Required:

Incumbent must have recent expert knowledge of tax compliance in income taxation and fiduciary tax returns.

A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance.

Advanced knowledge of income taxation and related regulatory and legislative requirements.

Superior analytical skills with ability to work independently.

Well-organized and highly motivated team player and able to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven organizational skills.

Advanced computer knowledge and skills in the use of office tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Project, Visio, and XML.

Preferred:

Minimum of 3-6 years of progressively responsible administrative and /or supervisory experience in a financial institution, corporate trust, stock transfers or securities environment.

Background in income trust and mutual fund industry.

CGA, CA, CMA, CPA (Canadian Payroll Association) designation.

Broad knowledge of the Canadian Securities Industry, preferably from a Corporate Trust or Stock Transfer perspective.

Rewards designed for you

Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. At Computershare, you'll find new friendships, a strong sense of belonging and an inclusive culture that appreciates and recognises individual contributions.

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future. Visit computershare.com/CanadaBenefits for details.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.