Advanced Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax and VAT

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ) is seeking an Advanced Tax Analyst in the GDS Indirect Tax Center to handle VAT/Indirect Tax projects across multiple countries. The role covers general ledger, month-end close, and VAT reconciliations with a focus on controls and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in accounting, with CFA/CA-leanings, ERP knowledge (SAP/Oracle/Workday), and advanced Excel. This senior position offers growth in a global, inclusive EY culture in India.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA or ACCA or CPA with 2+ years of experience or B.COM or M.COM or CA inter or MBA with overall 4 - 8 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting
• End to end knowledge of accounting processes, IFRS, US GAAP is an added advantage
• Knowledge of ERP systems like Workday, SAP, MS Business Central etc.

Responsibilities

• End to end accounting including Group Accounting, month end closing, financial reporting, Balance sheet reconciliation and financial year closing process
• Demonstrate strong understanding of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including their interdependence and operational workflows and guide team members on such topics.
• Working knowledge in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle, with hands-on experience in transaction processing, reporting, data extraction and reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience on VAT GL reconciliation tools like Blackline, Cadency, Moses, or Arcs
• Manage the manual journal entry process, including preparation, validation, posting in ERP systems, and audit trail maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Trial Balance, Balance Sheet accounts, and VAT GL accounting, including reconciliation and reporting
• Understand VAT compliance processes, including VAT form preparation, tax register maintenance, and accounting for VAT adjustments and recharges.
• Execute and oversee VAT GL reconciliation preparation and process, including subledger-to-ledger reconciliations, month-to-date (MTD) and year-to-date (YTD) reporting.
• Support revenue reconciliations with subledger/ledger/other books.
• Monitor and manage open items, timely resolutions including end to end Journal entries preparation and processing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

General Ledger

VAT reconciliation

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Process improvement

Team leadership

Month-end closing

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA

B.Com/M.Com/CA Inter/MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Business Central

Job description

IDT - VAT-GST Compl-TFO and Multicountry-NonFS - Staff At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Advanced Tax Analyst – VAT Indirect Tax has 9 sub-functions which manages Global accounts. Indirect Tax is spread across 8 GDS Locations. Our footprint extends to over 30+ countries in the world and looking at expanding it to over 50+ countries soon. We help country practices streamline and manage large engagements for several clients. Our team is Dynamic, culturally diverse and inclusive global workforce. Organized across geographic areas and business lines We drive high performance work culture.

The opportunity

As an Advanced Tax Analyst / in GDS Indirect Tax Center, you will be focused on preparation of projects/services in the domain of Indirect Tax/VAT. The opportunity Senior – reports to Manager - Opportunity to work in a multi country or Group Accounting process including General Ledger, Balance Sheet reconciliation and month end processes. Also implement process improvements by providing lean ideas, enforcing an environment with uncompromising controls and improving quality.

Your key responsibilities

• End to end accounting experience including Group Accounting, month end closing, financial reporting, Balance sheet reconciliation and financial year closing process
• Demonstrate strong understanding of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including their interdependence and operational workflows and guide team members on such topics.
• Working knowledge in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle, with hands-on experience in transaction processing, reporting, data extraction and reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience on VAT GL reconciliation tools like Blackline, Cadency, Moses, or Arcs
• Manage the manual journal entry process, including preparation, validation, posting in ERP systems, and audit trail maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Trial Balance, Balance Sheet accounts, and VAT GL accounting, including reconciliation and reporting
• Understand VAT compliance processes, including VAT form preparation, tax register maintenance, and accounting for VAT adjustments and recharges.
• Execute and oversee VAT GL reconciliation preparation and process, including subledger-to-ledger reconciliations, month-to-date (MTD) and year-to-date (YTD) reporting.
• Support revenue reconciliations with subledger/ledger/other books.
• Monitor and manage open items, timely resolutions including end to end Journal entries preparation and processing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas and functions) and PowerPoint for financial analysis and reporting.

Skills and attributes for success

• Very good work organization, initiative and commitment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be motivated, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills

To qualify for the role

• Qualified Chartered Accountants CA or ACCA or CPA with 2+ years of experience or B.COM or M.COM or CA inter or MBA with overall 4 - 8 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting
• End to end knowledge of accounting processes, accounting principles (IFRS), US GAAP is an added advantage
• Knowledge of ERP systems like Workday, SAP, MS Business Central etc.

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Experience Level

Senior Level