Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

The Indirect Tax Senior Analyst at NIQ enhances the Indirect Tax team within the Global Finance Operations. This position involves performing the day-to-day activities across global indirect tax compliance, indirect tax provisions, and coordinating with external advisors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with applicable indirect tax laws and regulations. The Indirect Tax Senior Analyst is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness for indirect tax activities and adhering to clear service level agreements (SLAs) with internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager, this role is pivotal in upholding our company's compliance and operational excellence in the realm of indirect taxation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Indirect Tax Reporting: Execute day-to-day operations related to global indirect tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely filings. 
• Compliance: Ensure all global indirect tax activities comply with local, regional, and international tax regulations, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance. 
• Third-Party Coordination: Collaborate with third-party outsourced providers to ensure the efficient delivery of global indirect tax filings, maintaining quality and accuracy standards. 
• SLA Management: Develop and maintain clear SLAs with internal stakeholders to ensure indirect tax activities align with organizational expectations and standards. 
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within the indirect tax function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. 
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of changes in indirect tax laws and regulations, ensuring NIQ's tax practices remain compliant and up to date. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Indirect Tax Manager and other finance team members to support broader tax strategy and compliance efforts. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional certification in taxation or accounting (e.g., CA, CPA, CMA) is mandatory. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect tax, preferably within finance operations environment or multinational corporation. 
• Tax Knowledge: Knowledge of indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements across various jurisdictions. 
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of analyzing complex tax data and identifying compliance issues. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with team members, third-party providers, and internal stakeholders. 
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy. 
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with tax software and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite,