Senior Indirect Tax and Pension Compliance SpecialistRank P5Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $105,700 - $142,900. The salary offered will be based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications.About the RoleToyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax and Pension Compliance Specialist to support our Finance and Accounting team. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Tax, Governance and Audit. The selected candidate will be responsible for all indirect tax (sales, luxury tax, property tax, excise) and pension plan related to sales tax compliance and regulatory administration.What We'll BringA hybrid work environmentA work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respectProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerA focus on respect for people and continuous improvementSummer Hours – condensed work week during the summerBenefitsCompetitive compensation package including bonusExtended health care and dental benefits effective immediatelyCompany pension plan with additional employer contributionsAssociate vehicle discount programReimbursement programs (tuition & fitness)Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefitsSabbatical leave programWhat You'll Be DoingIndirect Tax Compliance and AdvisoryPreparation and filing of monthly or quarterly GST/HST, QST, PST (MB, BC, SK), Excise Tax, Tire Levy, Luxury Sales Tax returns (including working papers, journal entries and payments)Prepare annual GST/HST/QST claw back calculations (i.E., meals and entertainment, vehicle demo benefits)Complete and file annual GST/HST returns for pension plans as well as completion of other Federal pension plan statutory filings (RC4607, RC4615, Deemed Supply, ITC claims, GST494)Prepare and verify self‐assessments of provincial sales taxes (e.G., promotional items)Prepare monthly sales tax rebates on consumer cash incentivesProactively seek to identify, lead, or support activities to enhance indirect tax compliance and governanceLead, defend and/or support government tax audits for sales and excise taxRespond to audit queries on a timely basis with relevant and accurate information and supportWork with business units to obtain qualitative and quantitative information that may be required to accurately and timely respond to audit queriesReview and reconcile sales tax audit proposals to confirm validity and/or dispute proposed adjustmentsCommunicate audit results to senior management to highlight improvements or changes to improve complianceImplement required changes/corrections to internal processes resulting from government tax audit findingsConduct training to transfer knowledge to business users to improve TCI compliance recordAudit support to Toyota and Lexus Dealers (cross‐over issues) including providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor on technical issuesComplete sales tax research and provide guidance on ad‐hoc sales tax questions from business units, in a verbal or written formatReview contracts for sales tax related issues and provide advice to business units or legal department, in an accurate and timely mannerRespond to sales tax related inquiries from dealers in an accurate and timely mannerSupport Senior Manager Tax, Governance & Audit and Manager,



Tax with sales tax advisory projectsCommunicate changes to sales tax rates and/or legislation to TCI business units and dealersAssist business units and Procurement Dept to set up purchase orders with correct SAP sales tax codingProvide guidance to Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Teams to assist with SAP sales tax coding on invoicesOversee issuance of SAP Miscellaneous Customer Billing System transaction codes to Business Units, and update SAP Customer Billing Mapping TableProvide sales tax training and resources to Associates annually or as requiredReview material transactions and contracts (working with vendors) to ensure correct sales tax treatment of items on vendor invoices (e.G., annual Dealer meetings and reward trips)Maintain working relationships with Toyota Affiliates and vendorsSupport IS department with sales tax related issues that arise on specific IS projects (e.G., SAP system changes, Employee Expense system and other business systems)Maintenance of SAP tax codes to reflect rate changes or other statutory changes as requiredInteract with external sales tax consultants on periodic sales tax recovery reviews to ensure advisors are supplied with accurate data (working with IS team) and resolve questionsCoordinate with business divisions to oversee administration of ongoing sales tax projects and timely address compliance issuesSupport Senior Manager Tax, Governance & Audit and Manager Tax with tax audit queries, research and responsesSupport Manager, Tax with income tax compliance on an ad‐hoc basis (e.G., taxable benefits, withholding taxes and accounting queries)Property tax budgets and payments administrationOther duties as requiredPension Compliance and AdministrationPension Liability Accounting for TCI (IAS19)Administration/Coordinate payment and recording of annual pension plan contributions and pension expense (working with Payroll Team)Prepare annual pension G/L account schedules for use by F&A, payroll and external auditorsMonitoring of monthly pension plan contributions and expensesPreparation of year‐end pension accounting financial statement note for corporate statutory financial statementsRespond to external auditor's queries related to pension liability accounting for corporationResponsible for reporting pension related accounting items to shareholders through global reporting system on a quarterly basisOversee preparation of annual pension plans' statutory financial statements by external pension plan accountant including review of draft financial statements with external accountant and senior managementOversee and co‐ordinate annual pension plans' year‐end audit by external auditor including addressing queries, executing confirmations, and reporting audit results to senior managementComplete Pension Plans' GST compliance (deemed supply; GST494;rebates; TANs) for both TCCI & TCIOversee invoice processing for pension plans (as required)Pension Plans' Regulatory ComplianceResponsible for ensuring annual FSCO filings (form 7s, form 8s, annual information returns, financial statement filings, tri‐annual valuations, PBGFs) are completed and filed on time in coordination with external pension plan advisors (i.E., actuary, accountant, investment managers)Support senior manager to implement and maintain pension plans' governance structure including review of service providers, coordination of pension committee records,



governance reporting (e.G., investment performance and reporting from invest. consultant and invest. mgrs.), plan monitoringMaintenance of records retention system for confidential pension plans financial recordsCoordinate with pension plan actuary to monitor pension legislation amendments that impact financial reportingSupport Senior Manager, Tax Governance & Audit, HR and payroll on special pension projectsParticipate in the Joint Operations Subcommittee (JOSC) to report pension administration updates to subcommittee membersSupport Senior Manager, Tax, Governance & Audit, Finance Subcommittee, JOSC with knowledge of pension plan financial and regulatory compliance requirementsWhat You'll BringIndirect TaxUniversity degree in Business/Accounting CPA Accounting DesignationCompletion of CPA In‐depth GST/HST Program (within past 5 years)5 years post‐designation experience in Canadian indirect tax compliance (sales, luxury tax & excise taxes) and advisoryExpert knowledge in GST/HST Statutory RequirementsExpert knowledge in Canadian Provincial Sales Tax Statutory Requirements (BC, MB, SK, QST)Excellent communication, comprehension, organization and technical skillsDeadline oriented to ensure corporate compliance with statutory filing requirements with Indirect tax and Pension compliance obligationsProficiency with SAP Hana 4 Enterprise System; strong proficiency withMS Office Suite (specifically MS Excel)Experience with Power BI an assetFrench language skills, an assetUS State Sales Tax knowledge, an assetPension Plan Compliance1 year experience in pension plan administration and accounting, preferredGeneral knowledge of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plansComprehension of sales tax requirements for pension plans, an assetPension plan accounting for corporations (IAS 19), an assetOntario Pension Benefits Act knowledge, an assetAbout UsToyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.What Sets Us Apart?A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award‐winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.What You Should KnowOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal chance employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. Please note TCI may use AI‐powered tools to assist us with initial screening and assessment. Talent Acquisition Specialists always review all applications and Hiring Managers always make final hiring decisions throughout the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Indirect Tax And Pension Compliance Specialist - C$105,700 - C$142,900 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Toyota Canada
📍 Toronto