Global Fund Tax Manager

What is Global Fund Tax responsible for?

The Global Fund Tax team oversees a variety of tax compliance and reporting activities for Franklin Templeton funds, including the oversight of tax services provided by third-party providers., reviewing and implementing new tax laws and tax law changes, performing tax analysis related to new product structures and complex transactions, as well as working with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local tax laws.

• What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Global Fund Tax Manager?
• Acts as a subject matter expert on complex tax issues and regulatory changes with regards to investment funds and structures domiciled in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Involved in tax compliance and tax oversight matters and in executing a risk-based oversight model related to tax services provided by third parties.
• Identifies relevant tax law changes; analyzes the impacts and works with appropriate stakeholders to implement tax law changes.
• Identifies and implements potential improvements in processes or automating workflows using digital tools 

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Significant tax experience –8+ years in a public accounting firm or in an industry position, with substantial exposure to the issues of the taxation of investment funds.
• Master’s Degree in Law, Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Professional certification in Tax or Accountancy strongly preferred
• Strong technical research, analysis and writing skills to be able to analyze and document tax issues, considerations and recommendations.
• Tax technical experience with both traditional and alternative investment structures and financial instruments.
• Experience in dealing with Asian tax matters is an asset.
• Experience in managing tax related automation projects, and implementing and utilizing data analytics tools is preferred.