Senior Associate – Us Federal Direct Tax

Career Category Finance Amgen is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Associate - US Direct - Federal Tax to join our Hyderabad Innovations Facility part of Amgen s dynamic Global Capability Center GCC network This role is essential in supporting a global biopharmaceutical organization and is focused on U S Federal Direct tax compliance and provision activities The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in U S Federal tax regulations and reporting including the preparation and review of complex Federal corporate income tax returns and supporting provision calculations under ASC 740 This role will also support broader U S tax compliance initiatives such as state tax filings Country-by-Country Reporting CbCR business licensing and annual reporting obligations An understanding of emerging U S tax law developments relevant to the biotechnology sector is expected This position reports directly to the Senior Tax Manager based in Hyderabad and collaborates closely with the U S -based Tax Manager and Senior Managers to ensure accurate timely and compliant tax operations in alignment with Amgen s global financial objectives Roles Responsibilities The Senior Associate - US Federal Direct Tax will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following Federal Tax Compliance Provision Primary Focus Preparation and self-review of U S Federal corporate income tax returns Form 1120 ensuring full compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and company policies Calculate quarterly estimated Federal income tax payments based on current year projections and ensure timely submission in accordance with IRS guidelines Assist with quarterly and annual U S tax provision calculations under ASC 740 including deferred tax calculations Maintain detailed tax workpapers in line with standard operating business processes and procedures Prepare global tax account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Recommend and help implement automation opportunities and process enhancements to drive tax function efficiency Assist with other compliance provision projects as needed Broader U S Tax Compliance Preparation and self-review of international U S Forms related supporting workpapers as well as state income tax calculations and apportionment schedules Contribute to Country-by-Country Reporting CbCR filings e g Form 8975 in alignment with OECD BEPS standards Prepare and maintain annual reports and business license filings across various jurisdictions Cross-Functional Collaboration Compliance Collaborate with global tax finance and accounting to gather relevant data analyze results and complete tax deliverables Track filing deadlines using internal tools and ensure timely submissions of all Federal state and regulatory obligations 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 certification preferred 5 years of relevant experience in U S Federal corporate tax compliance ideally within a multinational or Big Four firm Knowledge of ASC 740 Federal tax technical concepts and IRS compliance standards Experience supporting a global or multinational tax function from a shared services or Global Capability Center GCC Technical Skills Experience with tax compliance software such as CorpTax OneSource or GoSystem advanced Excel skills Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Experience with data automation or visualization tools such as Alteryx and Tableau Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in biotechnology life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors preferred Knowledge of biotechnology life sciences tax issues e g R D credits IP structuring transfer pricing Exposure to international tax concepts such as GILTI FDII BEAT and CbCR 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 Demonstrated flexibility to work across global time zones and collaborate with innovation-driven international teams