VAT Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chartered Accountant with 1+ years' (post-qualification) experience with a Big 4 or reputed MNC
• Articleship with reputed CA firm (Big 4 desirable, but not essential) or industry MNC role
• Good understanding of Indirect tax laws; experience of working for European VAT, US Sales and use tax returns would be a plus
• Experience with SAP ERP is preferable 
• Multi-tasking, self-motivated, “can-do attitude” for diverse set of tasks, proactive and results oriented with high level of integrity
• Good oral and written communication and influencing skills
• Ability to interact with a broad array of people (with differing levels of experience, perspective and cultures)
• Strong team player; readily adapts to change 
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills, well-versed with Microsoft office 

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You’ll work in our Gurgaon office as part of Global VAT Team. You will be supporting a few countries and based at India Knowledge Centre. 
You will act as a VAT point of contact for assigned jurisdictions and would work closely with Finance Managers, Global Finance and Accounting team, Technology team to implement any changes in tax codes and collaborate with other colleagues across the globe, as may be required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will be responsible for preparing periodic (usually monthly) indirect tax reporting forms and reports for company legal entities in a few jurisdictions. This would entail verifying periodic transactional records in terms of input tax deductibility or output tax applicability, also correctness of applied tax codes by using tax reporting tools to conduct tax control checks and prepare tax reports.  
You will ensure accuracy of tax returns as per local statutory requirements and monitor periodic deadlines with their submission within the specified timelines; maintaining monthly reconciliation of VAT GL accounts and coordination of the clearing items. 
You will be using standard tax reporting tools, collect indirect tax expertise in a few jurisdictions and build knowledge regarding firm accounting systems and policies; supporting accounting teams in accurate formal quality check of processed invoices and providing feedback to local Finance Managers on current tax payable amounts, correctness of accounting records and reconciliation items.
Given that VAT laws are quite dynamic and undergo periodical changes, you will have to monitor changes in applicable tax laws, regulations in supported jurisdictions and implementing them in ERP/processes and in preparation of Indirect tax returns to ensure office is compliant with the law. 
You will work closely with cross function teams and design or improve tax compliant process. You will be involved in various projects impacting the future strategy of the indirect tax function to minimize or to mitigate litigation. You will develop good knowledge of business operations and apply business knowledge in tax compliance accurately. You will also maintain good relationship with external advisors.