Manager, Indirect Tax Operations

Location

Pune | India

Job description

Opportunity

. This position will be responsible for the Indirect tax compliance process execution and data management, Operational advisory and Audit handling for Indirect taxes of APMM entities (for India region), ensuring that our tax compliance and reporting is delivered accurately and timely and is fit for purpose in a data-led, digitised global environment.
. In addition to their own portfolio, managers are responsible for supervising teams of senior/junior tax staff.
. Manage audit needs of various jurisdictions.
. Alignment with internal teams to streamline and strengthen the tax compliance processes and related documentations
. Drive continuous improvement of processes, controls, and data quality, including effective use of technology, to manage risk and cost relating to Indirect taxes, adapting to the increasing demands for real-time, data-led transactional reporting.
. Successful candidates will work with businesses, finance team, service providers, auditors, Tax authorities/agencies and other professionals in carrying out their responsibilities.

• Review and approve high risk/complex ITX returns
• Manage audit needs of India and ensuring organization is audit ready including reviewing audit documentation/workpapers prior to submission
• Monitor and manage the timely and accurate preparation of information requests / data provision for tax returns / payments by team and, confirm that required evidence are maintained to support tax filing positions and future audits.
• Monitor and manage indirect tax compliance process and outside consultants for India.
• Support India tax team to implement Tax law changes to ensure all systems are compliant.
• Manage and control the periodic review of documentation and processes related to tax exemptions or non-taxable transactions reported in returns.
• Support the team in driving tax process efficiencies and driving automations in such processes.
• Support and contribute to finance transformation and other tax related projects
• Review and approve indirect tax account aging balances
• Manage the ITX legislative monitoring for India GST
• Manage and provide ITX operational advisory for India GST
• Manage the registration and deregistration of entities for GST in India
• Review and research international tax law for tax planning, accounting, and compliance purposes.
• Ensure Indirect tax accounts balances are maintained and related reconciliation process in place.
• Manage the collation of data and preparation of reports and responses to information requests from management, India tax authorities and auditors.
• Support the operation, monitoring and reporting of Indirect tax and related accounting controls, data quality improvement and key performance measures.
• Ensuring effective, pro-active communication with external and internal stakeholders.
• Supervision and management of small team of junior tax staffs including qualified and/or external consultants.Collaborate with the transition team and actively support in all transition activities in accordance with the transition playbook.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Taxation / MBA or similar with vast experience as below.
• 8 -12 years of post-qualification experience in India Indirect Tax compliance & reporting, advisory and audit handling in either large global organisations or in shared services/centre of excellence environment. Experience of working in the Big 4 strongly preferred.
• Have a good understanding of financials from tax perspective and analytical mindset in identifying potential tax exposures
• Knowledge about financial & accounting systems and processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferred SAP) is required and awareness of or experience with tax compliance & reporting technologies and effective process & control operation.
• Willingness to learn new applications and explore smart ways of working.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with different levels of stakeholder, both internal and external.
• A seasoned tax professional with out of the box solutioning approach to drive process and audit efficiencies
• Detail orientated, proven commitment to high quality delivery and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, able to work to deadlines and to priorities effectively
• Team player, with some experience of managing or leading small teams, including qualified professionals.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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