Dir, P4, Tax & Advisory : Job Level - Director

We're seeking someone to join our Indirect Tax and Advisory team as a Director in Tax to ensure compliance with income and indirect tax filings, reports tax information for the Firm's regulatory filings, manages the Firm's global tax authority relationships, including tax controversy, and monitors relevant tax regulations and legislation.

{B Standard Description of Division and JA Job Family} In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within the [RECRUITER to add standard JA Job Family Description based on Job Profile].

{C Standard Description of the Firm} Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

{D Part 1: Scope of Role? What you'll do?}

What you'll do in the role:
- Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
- Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
- Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
- Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
o Ensure the MS Indian entities pay the correct amount of GST at the right time and identify and manage risk in line with Global Indirect Tax policy
o Ensure MS India is compliant with Indirect Tax rules, regulations and guidance
o Monitor for changes in GST regulation and interpretation by Tax Authorities/Industry and communicate to stakeholders ie Business Units/Finance
o Oversee the return submission process to ensure Indirect Tax returns/payments are complete, accurate and submitted in a timely manner
o Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Operations, other business functions and external parties (such as EY) to ensure seamless integration of Indirect Tax processes
o Review and sign off indirect tax returns in accordance with the process documentation, identify control gaps
o Collect and analyse data, performing validation controls on internal systems data
o Build strong relationships with advisors and local industry groups
o Take ownership of balance sheet and expense accounts (as Reviewer), working with Budapest Indirect Tax Team (as Preparer) and London Indirect Tax (as Approver)
o Build and maintain strong relationships with the tax auditors, ensuring that all communications and interactions are handled professionally and effectively
o Attend face to face local audit meetings with the Tax Authority and prepare and oversee the collation of reposes to information requests
o Implement and maintain Governance frameworks and relevant documentation to align to Global models as required, including Governance for third party engagements
o Identify and implement improvements to indirect tax processes and controls, in line with Indirect Tax policy and processes
o Plan and oversee sourcing, managing and maintaining data from Morgan Stanley systems to facilitate specific processes supporting the tax department
o Carry out tasks related to the job in accordance with the instructions of the department head, India Tax Team and Indirect Tax team

[IF PEOPLE MANANGER] Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function {D Part 2: Scope of Role? What you'll bring?}

What you'll bring to the role:
- Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
- Ability to provide positive and constructive
- feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
- Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
o Bachelor's Degree in Tax or professioal Tax Exams or Finance/Accounting with direct experience in a simliar role for 6+ years.
o Minimum Experience Required for Role: 6+ years relevant experience with requisite competencies
o Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
o Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
o Ability to collaborate and work effectively in an agile environment
o Sound numeric skills and accuracy.
o Good problem-solving skills
o Computer Skills: confident user of Excel, working knowledge or keen to learn use of visualization platforms including Tableau, Alteryx, and/or Power BI
o Willingness to seek guidance and solicit feedback to further self-development
o Have confident command of English language

{E What you can expect from Morgan Stanley} [RECRUITER to add standard global paragraph]

{F Regional insertions e.g., Wage transparency, EEO, Regulatory etc.} [RECRUITER to insert standard disclosures for location and division where applicable]

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.