Senior Tax Representative-US Tax reporting and FATCA at Wells Fargo

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Reporting, FATCA, Document Research, Account Reconciliation, Customer Account Maintenance, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, W-8 Forms, W-9 Forms, IRS Compliance, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Data Validation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Tax Representative. In this role, you will: Support performance of less experienced staff and overall effectiveness of team; proactively provide feedback and present ideas for improving or implementing processes and tools Perform complex tax document research and validation tasks accurately and within the defined processing time frame Perform second level reviews of validated tax forms and may have responsibility for handling escalations with guidance Analyze and review statements for accuracy; trace and investigate transactions to resolve questionable data Prepare account reconciliation, review taxes, and perform customer account maintenance duties Provide subject matter expertise and interpretation of procedures to less experienced staff and may have interaction with internal and external clients Interact with immediate team, functional area and internal peers on a wide range of information as well as adhere to all aspects of the production related standard operating procedures to ensure all internal controls are followed Perform outreach to internal client managers or relationship managers to obtain documentation and validate tax forms upon receipt Escalate any problems resolving exceptions, issues, or delays in a timely manner to supervisor and third parties as applicable; may have indirect or direct interaction with internal and external clients Complete other complex projects as requested Required Qualifications: 4+ years of operations support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Research and validate tax documents (W-8 and W-9) and keep record. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks accurately and within the defined processing time frame. Perform second level reviews of validated tax forms. Analyzing and reviewing statements for accuracy; tracing and investigating transactions to resolve questionable data. Preparing account reconciliation; performing customer account maintenance duties; reviewing taxes. Assists and provides guidance to lower-level Operations accounting clerks and specialists with reconciliation of complex problems. May have direct/indirect responsibility for supporting, advising, and handles escalations with guidance as needed. May have indirect/direct interaction with internal and external clients. Performs complex projects as requested. Adhere to all aspects of the production related SOP’s to ensure all internal controls are followed. Validate US Tax forms and perform outreach to internal Client Managers or Relationship Managers to obtain documentation and validate tax forms upon receipt. Escalate any problems resolving exceptions, issues, or delays in a timely manner to Supervisor and third parties, as applicable. Awareness of US tax reporting requirements including W8 & W9 Tax forms Basic knowledge of FATCA, CRS and C-Dot guidelines Understanding of the importance of IRS penalties levied if anything goes wrong and also the importance of being complaint with the regulatory bodies. Ability to interpret legal documents, withholding statements, Tax forms etc., Ability to understand the Inter-Governmental agreements and the Tax treaty details Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment. Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important. Strong clear and concise written and oral communication skills Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills. Strong analytical skills Good Math and accounts skills Ability to work quickly & accurately while maintaining acceptable standards of workmanship Strong knowledge of Word and Excel – Using Pivot table, V lookup, tracing formulas, running macros, If then statements etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Access – Knowledge of running queries and pulling data Ability to meet stringent deadlines. Posting End Date: 7 Nov 2025 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Tax Representative will support less experienced staff and perform complex tax document research and validation tasks. Responsibilities include analyzing statements for accuracy, preparing account reconciliations, and providing subject matter expertise to the team.