Indirect Tax Manager

1 Handle the significant issues on particular client matters with the global offices to strengthen the governance of the billing process. 2. Resolve ad hoc queries, including, but not limited to: · Transaction taxes. · Amendments to existing law, which requires process of systems changes to implement for the firm. · Support for cross-border issues.
2 Assist partners and billing teams globally to ensure matters are properly set up at inception, taking account of relevant indirect tax issues, identifying the correct client and billing office in our global billing system.
3 Create more definition around billing procedures and help implement stronger controls and governance over the billing process generally.
4 Maintain and control cross-border arrangements and ensure appropriate processes and documentation exists.
5 Periodically review VAT reconciliations to ensure that the most appropriate treatment is being applied to all categories of income and expenditure.
6 Review whether a cross-Europe programme of Eighth Directive VAT reclaims could be implemented for Clifford Chance expenditure.
7 Develop a strong relationship with VAT Indirect Tax advisers globally, both internal and external to the firm.
8 Ensure that cross-border billing policies are regularly reviewed and updated / enhanced as required.
9 Provide training and support materials to billing teams generally to ensure that the firm's policies are properly understood and implemented.
10 Assist in adapting the firm's accounting systems as required to cope with tax law changes or changes in practice; work with systems teams and local offices when local solutions are required.
11 Develop a strategy for monitoring indirect tax compliance generally, including building links with internal audit and the core accounting operations.

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