Analyst Ii-fund Tax

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**Job Description**:
Job Purpose (Job Summary): The Fund Tax team is responsible for analyzing tax positions and determining the distributable income of Invesco’s funds and preparing their tax returns according to regulatory requirements. The team plays a critical role in supporting initiatives undertaken by Invesco by advising on tax issues impacting the funds. The team also performs HST blended rate calculations and SLFI return filings. Additionally, the team provides tax technical support to new market openings and tax reclaim processes for the funds, and appointing tax advisors in foreign countries.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fund Tax, the Fund Tax Analyst II is responsible for providing support to the Fund Tax department, developing and maintaining of Excel-based models for the oversight of distributions and regulatory reports for mutual fund trust, mutual fund corporation, pooled fund trust and exchange traded funds and for limited investment partnerships. The position is also responsible for supporting on-going fund tax compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

- Maintain Excel-based models for the oversight of distributions and regulatory reports for Invesco’s funds
- Prepare oversight calculations and documentation for the distribution calculations, reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Prepare oversight calculations and documentation for the annual fund tax returns and related schedules that are prepared by the external service provider
- Prepare and update process documentation
- Identify opportunities for improvement in efficiencies of work processes
- Assist in implementing new controls, policies and procedures
- Execute on department’s initiatives, as directed
- Assist in preparing materials for presentation to senior management, the Audit Committee and the Fund Board
- Compile tax related information for sales and marketing materials, as required, including the preparation and dissemination of factor publications
- Participate in special projects and other duties, as assigned, including the development of oversight processes regarding distribution calculations and tax compliance
- Undertake tax research as part of the tax team in respect of new product, investments and investor level structures, as directed

Work Experience / Knowledge:

- Minimum two years of practical business experience within the financial services industry required
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products required
- Knowledge of fund accounting and fund reporting preferred
- Experience with Corporate and Trust income tax returns preferred
- Knowledge of Income Tax Act (Canada), NI-81-102 and OSC regulations preferred

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong customer focus with ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Self-motivated and energetic with a positive attitude
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and to perform confidently under pressure
- Willing to learn and develop proactively
- Ability to prioritize and work with mínimal supervision

Formal Education:

- University degree required, preferably in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience)
- Completion or enrollment in an accounting designation program an asset
- Completion or enrollment in tax related programs and asset

Working Conditions:

- Overtime may be required as deadlines demand

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success and we strive to provide employees with a competitive total rewards package which includes:
- Hybrid working environment- RRSP Contributions- Health & Wellness Benefits- Work flexibility Programs- Parental Leave Benefits- Study Support

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted