Senior Tax Analyst (Contractor)

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.