Tax Operations PMO

About the job:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

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With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Finance & Tax Operations Specialist with strong knowledge of finance processes and Indian tax regulations (GST, SEZ, LUT, etc.). The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end SEZ documentation workflows, ensure timely customer endorsements, support internal compliance requirements, and drive improvements and automations in existing processes. This role demands high ownership, attention to detail, and strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

1. SEZ Documentation & Customer Coordination

• Share advisories and communicate SOP updates to SEZ customers.
• Assist customers with query resolution via email, calls, and follow-ups.
• Support customers with LUT documents / ARN for Maersk, Damco, and APMT after consulting internal teams.
• Prepare and share LOI drafts; request LOI and LOA from customers.
• Handle customer queries related to LOI, coordinating with internal stakeholders when required.
• Verify soft copies of LOI/LOA and inform customers for corrections if needed.
• Receive physical LOI and soft copies and ensure proper filingboth hard copy (retrievable) and shared drive.
• Follow-up weekly for pending endorsements; share monthly reminders with customers.
• Share regular updates on endorsement and exposure status with all stakeholders.

2. Systems & Compliance Activities

• Download Power BI reports for pending endorsements and prepare customer reports.
• Liaise with AR team to reinstate SEZ flag in MDG.
• Get SEZ codes updated in SAP and ensure accuracy.
• Update SEZ status in EY portal.
• Generate SEZ invoices without GST, ensuring full compliance with tax rules.
• Support onboarding of new SEZ customers with advisories, FAQs, and documentation guidance.
• Perform yearly comparison of SEZ customers (2024 vs 2023), track new customer additions, and prepare related MIS.

3. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify inefficiencies in SEZ workflow, documentation handling, data flow, and stakeholder coordination.
• Propose and implement process improvements in collaboration with FinOps, CX, Tax, AR, and IT teams.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual workPower BI enhancements, workflow automation, dashboard improvements, and SOP redesign.
• Support system transitions (SAP, MDG, EY portal, S4 migration) impacting SEZ processes.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Tax, Finance, Customer Experience, AR, and IT teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure customers and internal stakeholders are aligned on SEZ requirements, exposure, and timelines.
• Participate in audits by providing documentation, reports, and process walk-throughs.

Must have Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in finance, Commerce, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 25 years of experience in finance operations, tax operations, or compliance workflows.
• Good communication skillsemail, customer handling, stakeholder updates.

Who can apply:

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. have minimum 2 years of experience

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