Senior Tax Associate – U.S. International Tax

CAREER CATEGORY

Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

• AMGEN IS SEEKING A DETAIL-ORIENTED AND DRIVEN SENIOR ASSOCIATE – U.S.
• INTERNATIONAL TAX TO JOIN OUR HYDERABAD INNOVATIONS FACILITY, PART OF AMGEN’S
• DYNAMIC GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTER (GCC) NETWORK. THIS CRITICAL ROLE SUPPORTS A
• GLOBAL BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION AND IS FOCUSED ON U.S. INTERNATIONAL TAX
• COMPLIANCE, REPORTING, AND PROVISION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ALIGNMENT WITH

EVOLVING GLOBAL TAX FRAMEWORKS

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING STRONG TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN U.S. INTERNATIONAL

TAX REGULATIONS AND DEMONSTRATE ACCURACY IN THE PREPARATION OF COMPLEX TAX

FILINGS. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE PREPARATION OF U.S. INTERNATIONAL TAX

FORMS—SUCH AS FORMS 5471, 8858, 8865, 8890, 8891, 8992 (GILTI), 8893, AND

1118—ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED WORKPAPERS. THE ROLE ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO BROADER

FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE TAX COMPLIANCE AND ASC 740 TAX PROVISION REPORTING.

THIS POSITION REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE SENIOR TAX MANAGER BASED IN HYDERABAD AND

COLLABORATES CLOSELY WITH THE U.S.-BASED TAX MANAGERS AND SENIOR MANAGERS ACROSS

AMGEN’S GLOBAL TAX ORGANIZATION.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Tax Senior Associate – U.S.  International Direct Tax will be responsible
• for several activities including but not limited to the following:

• INTERNATIONAL TAX COMPLIANCE & PROVISION (PRIMARY FOCUS)

• Preparation and self-review of international forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 8990,

8991, 8992, 8893, and 1118 including supporting workpapers.

• Calculate and document GILTI, Subpart F, and foreign tax credits (FTC).
• Contribute to quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including

deferred tax calculations and foreign provision packages.

• Maintain detailed tax workpapers in line with standard operating business

processes and procedures.

• Monitor changes in U.S. tax law, including international developments
• Provide technical support and assist in implementing process updates based on

new guidance.

• Assist with other compliance/provision projects as needed.

BROADER U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE

• Preparation and self-review of US Tax Forms including 1120, ensuring

compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and company policies.

• Reconcile accounts and compile data from foreign subsidiaries for use in U.S.

tax filings.

• Collaborate with global tax and finance teams to align compliance activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings across jurisdictions by managing

compliance calendars and trackers

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION & COMPLIANCE

• Partner with finance, legal, and IT teams across geographies to streamline

data collection and accuracy.

• Assist in process automation and documentation of SOPs within the GCC tax

team.

• Track filing deadlines using internal tools and ensure timely submissions
• Support audit activities (IRS and internal) by providing schedules,

reconciliations, and memos.

• Participate in process documentation, training initiatives, and continuous

improvement projects across the tax function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related

discipline

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (U.S.), or equivalent professional

qualification preferred.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in U.S. international tax compliance and tax

provision reporting under ASC 740

• Hands-on experience preparing U.S. international tax forms (e.g., 5471, 8858,

8893, 8992, 1118) along with supporting workpapers

• Experience supporting a global or multinational tax function from a shared

services or Global Capability Center (GCC)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. international tax regimes including Subpart

F, GILTI, BEAT, and FDII.

• Experience with CorpTax, ONESOURCE, or GoSystem.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; ERP experience with SAP or Oracle a plus.
• Experience with data automation or visualization tools such as Alteryx and

Tableau.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in the biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical

industries is preferred

• Demonstrated experience applying U.S. international tax regimes (Subpart F,

GILTI, BEAT, FDII) in a global business context.

• Familiarity with sector-specific tax issues such as R&D credits, transfer

pricing, and IP planning.

• Interest in building capabilities in tax technology platforms to drive

operational improvements.

SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support effective

cross-border collaboration.

• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of accountability in delivering

accurate, high-quality work.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic,

regulated environment.

• Flexibility to work across global time zones and contribute effectively to

innovation-driven, international teams.

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