Manager, International External Reporting, Tax Operations

The Walt Disney Company; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a detail-oriented tax professional in Mumbai to manage indirect tax compliance for EMEA and APAC regions. Candidates should have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably as a Chartered Accountant, and be proficient in indirect tax regulations and compliance processes.

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, overseeing tax operations, and ensuring deliverables meet audit requirements. Strong communication skills and expertise in SAP and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years post‑qualification experience in multinational tax operational roles.
• Strong understanding of VAT/GST and US GAAP tax provisioning.
• Experience with vendor management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality indirect tax compliance services.
• Coordinate direct tax operational inputs and maintain documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to Assistant Managers and team members.

Skills

Indirect Tax compliance

US GAAP tax forecasting

SAP

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented professional who can apply strong expertise in direct and indirect taxes, along with solid accounting knowledge, to support various EMEA and APAC tax compliance processes (Indirect Tax, US GAAP tax forecasting and provision processes, Operational Transfer Pricing). The ideal candidate will be proficient in taxation, MS Office, SAP, and possess strong communication skills.

What Will You Do

• Deliver high‑quality service and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate within the team, providing coaching and constructive feedback to members in a small to medium‑sized group.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage relationships at both the local (country) and regional levels.
• Own delivery of assigned indirect tax compliance processes (e.g. VAT/GST returns, reconciliations, reporting packs).
• Coordinate direct tax operational inputs (e.g. provision data, TP support schedules).
• Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Act as primary reviewer for outputs prepared by Assistant Managers and external providers.
• Execute and monitor key controls within assigned processes.
• Ensure documentation supports audit requirements and internal policies.
• Identify and elevate risks, discrepancies, or process failures.
• Support audit queries and information requests.
• Work closely with outsourced providers to manage day‑to‑day delivery.
• Track SLAs, follow up on delays, and resolve operational issues.
• Review vendor outputs and ensure quality standards are met.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, clarify requirements, and resolve issues.
• Provide updates on process status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Support cross‑functional collaboration with finance and tax teams.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support implementation of automation and standardisation initiatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date process documentation and SOPs.
• Supervise and guide Assistant Managers.
• Provide technical and process‑related support.
• Assist in training and onboarding activities.

What Will You Bring

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) preferable, Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years post‑qualification, including in‑house multinational tax operational experience; prior Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax compliance and governance, ideally within a multinational or shared services/outsourced environment.
• Solid understanding of international indirect tax rules (VAT/GST) and operational tax requirements.
• Experience with vendor/outsourced delivery models, performance management, and process improvement.
• Exposure to US GAAP tax provisioning, transfer pricing operational oversight, and managing audit support activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities, with a commercial mindset and focus on cost optimisation.