Senior Tax Analyst

Job Overview

Prepares moderate to complex global income or non-income taxes to include tax accounting and reporting, transfer pricing, and/or tax audit related matters.

Job Responsibilities:

GST Compliance & Operations

• Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Return, etc.).
• Manage GST payments and compliance reporting.
• Reconcile:
  • GSTR-2B vs ITC Register
  • ITC Register vs General Ledger
• Follow up on GST mismatches with stakeholders.
• Address internal and external GST-related queries.
• Support statutory and internal audits.

Tax Process & Technical Support

• Support SAP and S/4HANA testing activities, including SD logic.
• Coordinate with tax authorities on GST audits (including Section 65 audits) and respond to the notices.
• Research complex tax issues and recommend solutions.
• Litigation management

Training & Leadership

• Conduct GST training sessions and regulatory update sessions.
• Mentor junior indirect tax team members.
• Train stakeholders across FSC, Customer Service, Master Data, Controlling, and other functions.
• Lead calls and presentations with international stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Support standardization initiatives.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Controlling, TEIS, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report teams.
• Pro-actively seek for process improvements within Operations, working closely with the concern teams

Desired Candidate Profile:

Strong knowledge of:

• • SAP FI/SD modules
  • GST compliance, regulations, and processes
  • Accounting principles
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills
  • Presentation and training delivery
  • English communication (written and spoken)

Personal Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in indirect taxation or a related field, preferably within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in the manufacturing industry with exposure to GST compliance and tax operations.
• Strong working knowledge of GST laws, regulations, compliance processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in supporting projects and meeting challenging deadlines.
• Works closely with the Manager, Indirect Tax Processes EMEIA, providing proactive support on operational and strategic tax initiatives.
• Builds and maintains an effective professional network across functions.
• Confident in leading meetings, presentations, and training sessions for both local and international stakeholders.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a process improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, customer-focused, and results-oriented approach.

Competencies