Position: Senior Tax Analyst (Contractor)
Role Description
This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.
- Location - Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
- Duration – 12 Months
Job Description
- Prepare indirect tax reporting with a focus on the EMEA and APAC region.
- Ensure that VAT and GST returns are prepared accurately and filed in a timely manner.
- Work closely with the accounting team and AP teams of EMEA and APAC.
- Prepare timely updates on new tax laws and tax rates.
- Prepare financial data and perform financial analysis and report discrepancies.
- Provide advice to business partners on indirect tax impacts.
- Support international indirect tax audits, projects and ad hoc tax projects.
- Support continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of functions and processes i.e. automation of VAT process, heavy use of Alteryx for automation of the reports.
Skills
- 6-8 years tax experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent multinational corporate tax department.
- Qualified experience with indirect tax compliance work for multinational companies.
- Must demonstrate strong English verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with technology/software environments, SAP, Alteryx or similar ETL is preferred.
- Demonstrates high integrity and trustworthiness.
- Very organized and have the ability to multitask and prioritize in fast moving and complex situations.
- Have a flexible time schedule that allows managing due dates and regular overlap with international locations.
- Strong analytical and computer skills required, technology oriented person.
- Team oriented and group contributor that facilitates collaboration.
- Detail-oriented, motivated and a positive person.
Education
- Tax and accounting technical proficiency with principles of international indirect taxation.
- Finished CA Degree in Economics, MBA in Finance, Tax or Accounting.
