MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER – INDIRECT TAX

OakNorth in India; Gurugram District; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in India seeks a Manager/Senior Manager – Indirect Tax to oversee all aspects of indirect tax compliance. This role requires a Chartered Accountant with 4–7 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of indirect tax laws in India, the UK, and the US. You will prepare tax filings, coordinate with consultants, and drive process improvements within the finance team.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in indirect tax, with mixed exposure in industry and Big-4 firms.
• Knowledge of indirect tax laws for India, UK, and US.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across countries.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with automation focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all indirect tax matters for India and the UK/US.
• Prepare indirect tax filings and ensure compliance.
• Assist with tax planning and liaise with consultants.
• Assist with tax planning for restructures and special projects.
• Prepare/ review monthly and annual indirect tax returns and refunds.
• Register and amend registrations across jurisdictions.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Indirect tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP/NetSuite

Excel proficiency

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

ERP/NetSuite

Job description

Since our launch in 2015, we’ve lent over £10bn to ambitious entrepreneurs across the UK. That effort has created over 40,000 new jobs and 29,000 new homes. We’re dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and our Finance team are the drivers of our growth.

As a Manager/Senior Manager – Indirect Tax, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of indirection taxation. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of indirect tax laws, rules, and regulations for India, the UK, and the US, including GST, VAT, Sales Tax, and related compliances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide oversight on all indirect tax matters in India and the UK/US (GST, VAT, Sales Tax).
• Prepare and review indirect tax filings and related compliances for various legal entities across the Group.
• Submit details required for indirect tax assessments.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for filing tax returns and assessments for different jurisdictions.
• Assist with tax planning and advice on restructures and special projects, liaising with consultants for expert opinion.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual indirect tax returns, refunds, and related assessments.
• Register and amend registrations for different jurisdictions as required.
• Prepare policies and operating procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare and review details for statutory and tax audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Liaise with other teams within the organization for day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist with various ad hoc projects as required.
• Drive continuous process improvements, reduce inefficiencies, and lead automation projects to lower overall costs.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• 4–7 years of total work experience in indirect tax, ideally with mixed experience in industry and Big‑4 firms.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax laws applicable to India and the UK/US.
• Strong analytical, technical tax and accounting skills.
• Prior experience with ERP/NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact with stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Experience in a fast‑paced organization that values continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and automation.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑driven, motivated and able to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proactive, flexible, creative (thinks out of the box), result‑driven, responsible, curious, team‑player, and a fast learner.
• Strong team collaboration skills, willing to support other team members.
• Hands‑on attitude and capacity to understand the big picture.
• Ability to succeed in a culture where change and speed are part of daily work.
• Strong prioritization and workflow management skills, able to multitask.
• Comfortable working remotely with flexible timing to coordinate across different jurisdictions (UK, US).
• Passionate about expanding expertise in indirect taxes and contributing to the success of our tax function.

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