Tax-VP Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of tax-vp. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance to the Tax Operations team with respect to the preparation of US tax return filings and the examinations of filed US tax returns.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong experience in international tax law, tax planning and M&A-transactions
• International mindset and strong foreign tax expertise
• Excellent knowledge of international accounting (IFRS) and financial analytical skills
• Strong experience of managing a team of senior tax experts
• Strong system experience, preferred SAP
• Previous International experience a prerequisite
• Knowledge about new and emerging regulations, financial products and services
• Specific practical experiences with CCAR, Stress Testing, DFAST, Liquidity and Capital Management, Product Control/Financial Control, Regulatory Reporting and Tax Policies

Please consider me for the tax-vp opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis for US and non-US tax audits, frequently working with examiners and authorities to resolve tax dispute.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Support Finance and Tax colleagues in successful delivery of European Referendum Response Programme (ERRP)
• Work effectively with EU branch and UK based tax teams and leverage the expertise and skill sets available
• Support the Head of Tax Europe in assessing Tax risks and making judgemental decisions
• Manage and coordinate outsourced compliance work and review/sign off outputs
• Keep up to date and communicate Irish legislative changes and the impact on the relevant Barclays businesses and group structure
• Develop a good understanding of the relevant Barclays businesses, operating models, funding, key strategic/operational/regulatory changes impacting the businesses and the associated Irish tax considerations
• Develop, implement and monitor controls to manage tax risk
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with the relevant Barclays stakeholders including Finance, UK and EU branch tax teams

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax-vp position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular, periodic training and awareness sessions regarding US indirect tax laws to business, financial, and Americas tax personnel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Client queries and issues are addressed within the established turnaround time standard
• Strong knowledge of current and potential future tax legislation
• Working knowledge of FATCA and CRS preferred
• The Vice President of Commercial Strategy & Policy is recognized as a commercial strategy expert and advisor to senior management globally/across businesses
• Previous work with Sales and in a commercial strategy capacity desirable
• Significant experience in Commercial Strategy, Product Management or Sales
• Support the positive progression of the department by assisting with smooth onboarding of new processes and transition of processes to vendor whilst enhancing existing services
• Experience dealing with Senior Management / Executives in an administrative capacity

I would like to submit my application for the tax-vp opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for critical insight and communication to the VP Tax and the Senior Director for Strategy and Accounting in the US to efficiently and effectively manage global tax risk, global tax planning, and effective tax rate management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Extensive knowledge of US tax – W-9, /W-8 and supporting documentation, the QI regime, FATCA law and privacy laws
• Experience in any international tax laws, Suisse
• Experience driving strategic focus and growing top line revenue
• Experience influencing internal and external audiences, including cross-functional teams to drive results
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in communicating strategic initiatives to senior executives
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in a large enterprise organization
• Assist in setting up a Tax Operating Model to streamline workflow process including how Tax works with other internal teams (Controllers, Accounts Payable, ), and taking ownership of tax compliance, tax accounting and tax documentation for the JPM Group
• Seasoned tax professional with broad, yet in-depth knowledge of US Federal and foreign tax systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of tax-vp. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular status reports to North America Chief Financial Officer and the VP: Global Tax and align regional tax strategy with global tax strategy in conjunction with VP: Global Tax.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Successful track record operating in a hyper-growth environment, partnering with and influencing exec-level stakeholders
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, pragmatic, commercial, highly analytical, clear communicator, comfortable with ambiguity
• Inspiring and respected manager and leader
• Proven track record in international tax planning and accounting for income taxes
• Significant experience in building and leading teams of tax professionals
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with C-Suite Executives and Audit Committees
• Recognized among partners of large accounting firms as a tax executive who works effectively with them
• Proven program management experience with evidence of successful team management and delivery against targets