Deputy Manager- Indirect Tax EMEA

About Viatris

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Access

  Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership

  Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

• Partnership

  Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Deputy Manager- Indirect Tax role

Key Responsibilities

1. Review and submission of the indirect tax returns, balance sheet account reconciliations, payment and refund requests, etc, in a timely and accurate manner in EMEA
2. Monitor changes in indirect tax regulations, understanding and assessing their impact on the compliance process, make any necessary changes and ensure any changes/improvements to process/ERP are implemented
3. Identify and take ownership in projects on Indirect tax related matters or any legal or process or business changes
4. Identify the stakeholders, set the project goals, actions and target. Follow up on progress and apply effective control points. Drive and support automation initiatives.
5. Manage any audits (internal or external) and work to ensure all documentation is prepared and reviewed in line with the set deadlines
6. Work with outsourced provider where relevant and work with other Indirect Tax Team members or other Viatris departments, to resolve any issues
7. Maintain a solid understanding of the overall market, business, and operations of the company
8. Present updates to various stakeholders and liaise with them to address business risks

Qualification and Experience

1. 6 to 8 years of indirect tax experience, highly preferably in a mix of public accounting and multinational corporate environment in US, EU and/or India processes
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (or equivalent). Pursuing/Holding a master's degree in accounting/finance/business or CA, CPA, CMA, CS, etc would be an added advantage
3. Project management skills would come in handy to excel in the responsibilities assigned
4. Hands on experience on SAP would be an advantage
5. A self-starter and a quick learner will thrive in this role
6. Strong aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements, new technologies and tools.
7. Operational knowledge on Indirect Tax regulations
8. Strong technical and financial report writing ability. Project management expertise
9. Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
10. Excellent skills in MS Office
11. Strong skills in data analysis, root cause identification, problem-solving and decision making as well as execution