Senior Associate - US Federal Direct Tax

About the role

Amgen is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Associate - US Federal Direct Tax to join its Hyderabad Innovations Facility, part of the Global Capability Center (GCC) network. The role supports U.S. Federal direct tax compliance and provision activities, reporting to the Senior Tax Manager in Hyderabad and working closely with the U.S.-based Tax Manager and Senior Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and self-review U.S. Federal corporate income tax returns (Form 1120) and calculate quarterly estimated tax payments
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations, and maintain detailed tax workpapers
• Prepare global tax account reconciliations and recommend automation and process improvements
• Prepare international U.S. forms, state income tax calculations and apportionment schedules
• Contribute to Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) filings and prepare annual reports and business license filings
• Track filing deadlines and collaborate with global tax, finance and accounting teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (U.S.) or equivalent preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in U.S. Federal corporate tax compliance, ideally in a multinational or Big Four firm
• Experience supporting a global or multinational tax function from a shared services or GCC
• Preferred: biotechnology, life sciences or pharmaceutical background, and knowledge of GILTI, FDII, BEAT and CbCR

Required skills

• Knowledge of ASC 740, Federal tax concepts and IRS compliance standards
• Tax compliance software such as CorpTax, OneSource or GoSystem
• Advanced Excel, and familiarity with SAP or Oracle
• Data automation or visualization tools such as Alteryx and Tableau
• Strong communication, attention to detail and ability to work across global time zones