Manager, International External Reporting, Tax Operations

3094 Disney (India) Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

3094 Disney (India) Private Limited is looking for a Manager for International External Reporting in Tax Operations situated in Mumbai. The role requires a detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with expertise in direct and indirect taxes to support EMEA and APAC compliance processes.

You will own delivery, ensure compliance with documentation, manage vendor relationships, and lead process improvements while supervising Assistant Managers.

Ideal candidates will possess at least 8 years of experience in multinational tax operations and a solid understanding of VAT/GST rules and operational tax requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience in multinational tax operations.
• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax compliance and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of assigned indirect tax compliance processes.
• Coordinate direct tax operational inputs and ensure accuracy.
• Execute and monitor key controls for compliance.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Supervise and guide Assistant Managers in their tasks.

Skills

Expertise in direct and indirect taxes

Proficiency in SAP

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Manager, International External Reporting, Tax Operations

Job ID: 10151142

About the role

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. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality service and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will foster collaboration within the team, providing coaching and constructive feedback to members in a small to medium‑sized group. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage relationships at both the local (country) and often regional levels.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Delivery: 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.
• Controls & Compliance: 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.
• Vendor Coordination: 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.
• Stakeholder Management: 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.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements; support implementation of automation and standardisation initiatives; maintain up‑to‑date process documentation and SOPs.
• Team Support: Supervise and guide Assistant Managers; provide technical and process‑related support; assist in training and onboarding activities.

Qualifications

Required: Chartered Accountant (CA).

Preferred: 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.

Location

Mumbai, India