Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.:

Initially hired to maintain certain tax-related documents and records throughout the year, as well as managing the relationship with the external service provider and exploring opportunities for further insourcing of work. Ultimately became responsible for: Oversight of all tax administration and compliance for over 120 Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) and Partnerships; oversight of tax return in-sourcing from external service provider; development, implementation and maintenance of all tax compliance processes and procedures; review of all annual federal, state and international tax filings; review of quarterly IRS compliance testing; preparation and review of FAS 109 provisions and related income tax disclosures in the annual and semi-annual reports; completion and maintenance of required FIN 48 documentation, including inventories of the company’s tax accounting methods and potential income tax positions; preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual income distributions; working with outsourced service providers to complete required tax filings in numerous foreign jurisdictions; coordinating with external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual financial statement audits; analyzing tax ramifications of conducting business in new foreign jurisdictions; reviewing and responding to all tax notices and inquiries from federal, state and international taxing authorities; managing income tax compliance of all mergers and consolidations. Between 2009 and 2010 the Company completed over 20 of these.

What they like about Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

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C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, High Net Worth Individuals, Financial Services, Construction and Development, Manufacturing, Automobile Dealerships, Law Firms, Multi-State Consolidations, Offshore Reporting, Tax, Director, Leader

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These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.: