IDT - VAT Reconciliation- Staff

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an Advanced Tax Analyst – VAT in Bengaluru to support indirect tax processes, VAT GL reconciliations, and month-end close. You will work with ERP systems like SAP/Oracle and VAT tools, handling end‑to‑end VAT accounting tasks and ensuring accuracy across reports.

The role requires accounting qualifications (CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) and 2–8 years of experience, with IFRS/US GAAP knowledge and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA with 2+ years of experience or B.Com/M.Com/CA inter/MBA with 4–8 years total experience.
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience.
• End-to-end knowledge of accounting processes; IFRS; US GAAP is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ERP systems like Workday, SAP, MS Business Central.

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

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Business Central

Job description

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, you must have

• 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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