Job Description

Description
Join our team
The TELUS Tax team provides critical expertise, consultation and counsel to the various entities and business groups, domestic and international, within TELUS. As trusted advisors, we help support complex business transactions with insights and recommendations that influence decisions made by stakeholders and senior leaders. We are practical and creative, providing innovative solutions in our quest to be the leading in-house global Tax team. Our team takes pride in driving operational excellence, best practices, and optimum results which contribute to business growth and exceptional customer and team member experiences.
Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish together
As the Manager International Income Tax, you will support the planning and execution of Canadian international and non-US income tax ("International Tax") operating strategies to improve efficiencies, ensure compliance with Canadian and International Income Tax laws, and manage International Tax audits. You will monitor International Tax developments and implement changes to ensure timely compliance with the legislation.
Reporting to the Director International Tax, the Manager International Income Tax, will participate in all aspects of International Tax planning and compliance as well as provide income tax provision support and monitoring for TELUS group subsidiaries. The focus of this role will be the Canadian and International Tax aspects of Canadian outbound investment.
Here's how

• Assist in managing TELUS' International Tax risk while complying with our

and both Canadian and international tax laws, and working with internal and external stakeholders * Tax planning and compliance for Canadian outbound foreign affiliate investments including preparation of surplus calculations, FAPI calculations, Pillar Two calculations and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), maintaining data on tax attributes, monitoring intercompany transactions (e.g. loans, cash repatriation, etc.), and supporting withholding tax compliance

• Support for a broad range of internal initiatives as they relate to International Tax including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, process and efficiency initiatives and treasury activities
• Reviewing and analyzing corporate financial records, researching and determining proper tax treatment for a wide variety of transactions, preparing and reviewing International Tax returns, and reviewing assessments and tax payments
• Preparing and/or reviewing business unit quarterly and year-end income tax provisions
• Supporting the management of audits conducted by tax authorities with respect to International Tax including, addressing audit queries, reviewing reassessment proposals, researching legislation, preparing position papers, preparing objections, and supporting negotiation and litigation
• Actively supporting systems implementation and other projects with a view to optimizing tax outcomes

Qualifications
You're the missing piece of the puzzle

• Valued for your minimum 3 years of International Tax experience, in-depth income tax knowledge and strong technical competence. Your skills include:
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian income tax rules and filing requirements with respect to foreign affiliates to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act (Canada)
• Ability to analyze complex issues and transactions including reviewing and researching technical tax materials and legislation, identifying alternatives and assessing their strengths and weaknesses, and making practical recommendations aligned with corporate goals and initiatives while managing tax risk
• Engaging communicator with strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact confidently with business stakeholders, tax authorities, peers and external service providers
• Proactive planner with the ability to scope out difficult tasks, set objectives and goals, develop schedules, prioritize multiple activities, anticipate roadblocks and manage multiple deliverables to meet deadlines and goals in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing environment
• Effective team member able to work well in a cross-functional team environment while creating and maintaining strong working relationships with TELUS team members from different functional areas. Willing to work toward required outcomes even when circumstances are challenging (e.g. tight deadlines, limited information or resources, etc.)
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and ethics with a desire to learn and become a value-add team member, hands on approach to problem solving in a proactive and collaborative manner

Great-to-haves

• University degree and CPA designation
• Completion of CPA Canada's In-depth Tax program
• Strong financial accounting knowledge
• Skilled in income tax preparation and research software, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and other common software applications
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity

Location - Anywhere in Canada
#LI-REMOTE
Salary Range: $96,000-$144,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more ...

A bit about us
We're a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
You'll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We're committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you're helping us make the future friendly.
Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.
People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ?
We are honoured to be recognized
84%
2024 engagement score
150,000+
Team members worldwide
14
# of years voted One of Canada's Best Corporate Citizens
Accessibility
TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Skills Required