Accountant - Indirect Taxation

Salesforce, Inc..; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational software company is seeking an Accountant specializing in Indirect Taxation in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate should have 2 to 5 years of experience in indirect tax and possess strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include reviewing VAT/GST returns, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. Familiarity with tax engines and strong Excel skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience with indirect tax/sales tax/VAT.
• Deep understanding of international VAT/GST/Sales Tax frameworks.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review VAT/GST/Sales Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Support statutory audits and manage VAT reconciliations.
• Maintain indirect tax master data and communicate with auditors.

Skills

Indirect tax/sales tax/VAT understanding

International VAT/GST/Sales Tax frameworks knowledge

Strong Excel skills

ERP system skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Blackline Reconciliation tool

Tax engines

Job description

Role - Accountant - Indirect Taxation

Location - Hyderabad

Job Responsibilities

• Review VAT/GST/Sales Tax returns in multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

• Ensure compliance with local indirect tax laws, including monitoring thresholds and registration requirements.

• Support statutory audits and tax authority audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

• Validate VAT/GST rates applied on sales and purchases in ERP systems.

• Perform monthly VAT reconciliations between the general ledger and VAT returns.

• Record and process VAT journal entries, adjustments, and corrections.

• Initiate Tax related payments on timely and accurately.

• Analyze transaction-level data for inconsistencies or anomalies in VAT treatment.

• Reconcile VAT accounts to ensure balances are accurate and explain any variances.

• Work with AP/AR to ensure correct VAT coding and handling.

• Maintain and validate indirect tax master data for vendors/customers/materials.

• Act as a liaison with internal departments (procurement, finance, IT, Internal Audit) on tax implications.

• Support business expansion by performing UAT, on indirect tax implications of new markets, products, or business models.

• Assist in automation of VAT processes within ERP systems

• Participate in tax engine implementation in Vertex.

• Improve and document processes and controls to reduce errors and improve efficiency.

• Communicate with external/internal auditors, tax authorities, GPO/RPO and regulatory bodies when required.

• Understand the diverse VAT/GST regimes (e.g., EU VAT, UK VAT, Indian GST, US Sales Tax, etc.).

• Track regulatory changes in tax laws and interpret their impact.

• Handle multi-currency, multi-GAAP environments and FX related conversions and related fixing journal entries.

• Manage language, cultural, and time-zone differences when working with local teams or authorities.

Key Skills required

• 2 to 5 years of experience with good understanding of Indirect tax/sales tax/VAT

• Deep knowledge of international VAT/GST/Sales Tax frameworks

• Strong Excel, ERP system skills and Blackline Reconciliation tool

• Familiarity with e-invoicing, tax engines, and reporting tools

• Analytical and reconciliation skills

• Communication and stakeholder management