Sharon Avnon

Experience

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  EY

  Jan 1999 - Sept 2003

  Manager, International Tax Consulting

  • Prepared technical tax memorandums and opinions on a variety of international tax restructuring topics: inter alia: real estate, financing, liquidations, acquisitions, offshore companies, Israeli tax reform consequences, partnerships, hybrid instruments• Reviewed and prepared United States personal tax filings for Israeli and US residents requiring tax compliance in the US• Prepared, reviewed, and became proficient in provisions for income taxes (FAS 109) and effective tax rates which are required disclosures in SEC filings• Drafted client memos regarding tax issues such as stock compensation, IRS compliance, accounting methods, business expenses, tax free reorganizations, acquisitions, and many other related topics• Analyzed the cash flow impact for different international restructuring scenarios • Researched diverse issues in order to find the most tax efficient organizational structure• Prepared various federal tax forms for several multinational corporations Show less

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  News Corp

  Nov 2004 - May 2005

  Tax Accountant

  • Prepared the worldwide financial tax reports in accordance with FAS 109 including the tax accruals and taxable income calculations of various entities that comprise News Corporation, including the Fox Entertainment Group, Harper Collins, STAR, and many other international subsidiaries and investments• Maintained a list of deferred tax inventory as well as appropriate reserves to be used as a basis for the company’s deferred tax calculation and tax balance sheet accounts • Participated in international tax planning strategies and simulations • Assisted in testing and preparing the tax department so that it meets the financial reporting internal control requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley 404• Reported directly to the Director of Worldwide Taxation at News Corporation Show less

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  Comverse Technology, Inc.

  May 2005 - Sept 2015

  AVP, Global C&B & HRIM Manager

  • Managed team of 8 professionals directly and via matrix reporting for both C&B and HRIM fields• Manages & administered global compensation processes including salary, discretionary bonus, MBO plans, retention bonus processes, and equity grants for over 3,000 - 5,000 employees globally• Supported HR processes (performance, compensation, recruiting, on-going data needs and analysis…) via management of HRIM tools such as Oracle HR, Talent Suite, Business Intelligence, RIF Systems, Intranet portals• Analyzed the Company’s global compensation status with the use of global market surveys and statistical analysis for presentations to the CEO, Management team members, and HR managers• Member of HR Management Team and Global Leadership Forum at Comverse Show less

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  Beneli Tax Boutique

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  CFO
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  Andersen Tax, Israel

  May 2017 - now

  CFO at Andersen Tax | Beneli