Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced tax professional to join our team as a Senior Officer specializing in U.S. partnership taxation for private equity structures. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in partnership tax compliance and advisory, with a strong understanding of private equity funds, management companies, and general partners

Responsibilities / Key competencies for the position
• Prepare and review U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns (Form 1065), related schedules (K-1, K-2/K-   3) and corporation returns (Form 1120)
• Prepare tax workpapers based on client-provided financial data
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns for private equity funds, management companies, and GPs.
• Manage quarterly, annual tax estimates and extensions
• Provide technical guidance on partnership allocations, basis calculations, and carried interest.
• Support tax planning strategies to optimize after-tax returns for investors and partners.
• Stay updated on U.S. tax regulations, IRS guidance, and legislative changes impacting private equity.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in tax compliance processes.
• Implement best practices for documentation and internal controls.
• Ensure all review tasks assigned are up to date and delivered on time based on the planning in place.
• Proactively inform the reporting line for any work that cannot be executed as planned highlighting where            changes may be needed in planning assumptions.
• Use professional judgment to assess when to escalate an issue promptly.
• Demonstrate ownership of his/her own development, highlighting when and where additional support and           development is required.
• Perform any other related duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate for the role and    business needs

Qualifications

Required Experience /Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance.CA, MBA, CMA or CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 years or above experience in U.S. partnership taxation with a focus on private equity.
• Strong knowledge of Subchapter K, partnership allocations, and related regulations.
• Proficiency in tax compliance software (e.g., GoSystem) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills
• Research, analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
• Organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proactive self-starter who is detail and goal oriented.
• Flexible to work in US Shifts.
 

Key behaviours Expected:
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder is expected to demonstrate the following:
• Accountability
• Work ethics
• Attention to detail
• Proactivity
• Positivity
• Integrity
• Accuracy
• Discipline
• Reliable and trustworthy

Additional Info

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.