Indirect Tax Analyst

What makes this a great opportunity?

The incumbent would be responsible for driving predominantly the execution of all indirect tax (VAT/CST/GST) compliances in a timely and efficient manner for Beam Suntory India. This role provides a very good opportunity to work in a highly complex and regulated environment of alcoholic beverages sector which still has a dual regime of taxation i.e. VAT/CST as well as GST. The incumbent will have a lot of opportunities to drive and lead process efficiencies projects to manage compliances in a more effective and efficient way.  

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing all indirect tax (Sales Tax – VAT and CST, GST etc.). compliances accurately and on timely basis after ensuring necessary internal approvals have been obtained.
• Liasoning with various tax advisors, finance team as well as other functional teams as required to ensure timely compliances.
• Assisting with tax process improvement initiatives around compliances.
• Assisting with internal as well as statutory reporting requirements with respect to indirect taxes
• Providing ad-hoc assistance on all indirect tax (Sales Tax – VAT and CST, GST etc.) advisory and litigation matters, as needed.
• Providing ad-hoc assistance on any important projects, as required.
• Providing need-based training/ updates to Finance teams on matters related to indirect taxes.

Quantitative Parameters

• Timely closure of month end/ quarter end/ year end indirect tax compliances. 
• Maintaining an upto date indirect tax compliance tracker.
• Accurate and timely submission of all returns, statutory submissions, coordinating tax payments. 
• Accurate and timely submission of internal requirements for financial reporting.

Qualitative Parameters

• Driving outcomes with the Finance team and other concerned stakeholders.
• Information sharing and communication with all relevant stakeholders. 
• Compliance with company policy/ SOPs.
• Support audit/ compliance team.
   

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with 2-4 years’ experience in MNC /Big 4. 
• Broad-based tax experience with good knowledge of indirect taxes. 
• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP software. 
• Good in excel/word/power point. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Knowledge of tax accounting is a must. 

Key Skills & Competencies  

• Sound tax technical ability and application skills to bring out efficiencies in standard SOPs
• Ability to prioritize matters and drive outcomes in a team environment.
• Problem solving and value-added mindset. 
• Sociable and strong relationship management skills.
• Strong excel and financial systems skills. 
• Flexible to move internally as per business needs.