Sr Associate - International Indirect Tax

Job Description Summary
Prepare and review VAT workpapers, ensuring accurate and timely VAT/GST return filings for UK, EMEA, and APAC entities, while supporting UK tax compliance activities.
Coordinate with tax consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve tax issues, improve processes, and provide cross-functional support and training.
Support tax projects, apply technical expertise, plan and prioritize compliance activities, and manage deliverables effectively.

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT/GST returns, supporting schedules, and workpapers to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
• Review invoices and transactions to determine the correct indirect tax treatment and support tax return filings.
• Prepare monthly VAT account reconciliations and review related accounting journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the posting of tax accounting entries and journal entries in Workday.
• Support Accounts Payable teams by addressing VAT/GST-related invoice queries and providing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve indirect tax issues and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Conduct indirect tax research and monitor legislative changes across EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring timely implementation of regulatory updates.
• Assist with tax-related projects, process transitions, and ad-hoc activities as required by the Head of Tax.
• Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support to team members to strengthen technical knowledge and drive team development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing technology-driven solutions in tax processes.
• Contribute to tax audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments by preparing supporting documentation and responding to information requests

Preferred candidate profile

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Experienced in International VAT/GST compliance across UK, EMEA, and APAC regions. Strong understanding of VAT legislation, indirect tax principles, and end-to-end VAT compliance processes.
• Solid accounting background with practical knowledge of financial processes and tax accounting.
• Good understanding of the operation and impact of VAT/GST on business transactions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong English speaking and written proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with tax advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and process improvement skills with a focus on compliance and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• VBA Macros, MS Access, EMEA Tax Knowledge, additional European language i.e. Germany / Spanish / Dutch.

Shift Timings - 2 PM to 10:30 PM (Cab provided)

Hybrid - 3 days work from office mandatory