Job Title: Global Indirect Tax Specialist
Location: [Vadodara, India] (In-office)
Department: Finance / Tax
Reports to: Global Indirect Tax Manager / Head of Tax
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Global Indirect Tax Specialist to manage and support indirect tax compliance and advisory across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on India, South East Asia (SEA), Middle East & Africa (MEA) , Canada, ANZ region along with other multinational regions. Candidate should ensure timely compliance, manage reporting obligations, and closely work with cross functional team on global indirect tax matters including GST , VAT , Customs , and e-invoicing .
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Reporting:
- Manage end-to-end transactional tax compliance for jurisdictions across India , SEA, MEA , ANZ, Canada and other assigned regions (including VAT, GST, excise, customs duties).
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of indirect tax returns in accordance with local regulations.
- Prepare and review monthly/quarterly reconciliations of indirect tax accounts.
- Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.
- Manage e-invoicing and e-way bill processes in India and relevant digital compliance requirements in other regions.
Advisory & Business Support:
- Provide indirect tax advice to business teams on transactions, contracts, and supply chain flows.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, legal, logistics, procurement) to address tax issues and optimize structures.
- Support tax planning initiatives and evaluate cross-border transactions for VAT/GST efficiency.
Audit & Risk Management:
- Lead or assist with tax audits, assessments, and queries from authorities.
- Coordinate with external consultants, legal advisors, and government bodies as needed.
- Maintain robust documentation and tax registers for audit deadlines and internal controls.
System & Process Improvement:
- Work closely with IT and ERP teams (e.g., SAP, iScala, Oracle ) to ensure correct indirect tax configurations.
- Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives in indirect tax compliance and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with global tax policies and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, SAF-T).
- Previous involvement in indirect tax automation or transformation projects .
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as CA/CMA is a must.
- Minimum two - four years working experience in tax practice in international CPA/tax firm or a multinational company.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian GST , MEA, SEA, ANZ, Canada GST/VAT regimes and customs regulations .
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of Indian Indirect tax laws and a reasonable understanding for global indirect tax laws and frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems ( SAP, iScala, Oracle ) and digital tax compliance tools (e.g., ONESOURCE ).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional and global teams.
- Good problem-solving skills and proven ability to deal with and manage conflicts, team player.
- Ability to handle multiple jurisdictions and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.