Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

Finastra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid work arrangements

Wellbeing program

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Donation matching opportunities

Job summary

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, seeks a Senior Tax Manager to own indirect tax obligations across 40+ countries. You will coordinate filings, audits, and reporting while aligning tax controls with ERP systems like SAP/Oracle/NetSuite.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to embed tax requirements and drive automation, efficiency, and compliance. 8+ years in indirect tax, GST/VAT/sales tax experience, and strong data analysis and stakeholder management skills are

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA with 8+ years of indirect tax experience across GST, VAT, sales and use tax.
• Strong experience in tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, audits, and authority engagement.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own indirect tax compliance for assigned countries, including GST, VAT, sales and other transaction taxes.
• Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation across 40+ countries.
• Lead transactional tax reviews, data validation, issue resolution, and tax reporting activities.
• Manage tax audits, notices, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements, and support implementation of required changes.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and IT teams to embed tax requirements into business processes and systems.

Skills

Indirect tax

GST

VAT

Tax compliance

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Who are we

At Finastra, we re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission-critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Were looking for Senior Tax Managers to join our global indirect tax team. Reporting to the Director of global indirect tax, youll play a key role in managing the indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

What will you contribute

• Own indirect tax compliance for assigned countries, including GST, VAT, sales and other transaction taxes.
• Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation across 40+ countries.
• Lead transactional tax reviews, data validation, issue resolution, and tax reporting activities.
• Manage tax audits, notices, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements, and support implementation of required changes.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and IT teams to embed tax requirements into business processes and systems.
• Assess the tax impact of business, process, and system changes, and support compliance-focused implementation.
• Drive improvements in tax processes, controls, automation, reporting, and governance.
• Provide practical tax guidance, manage risks, and escalation complex matters as appropriate.
  

Experience and capabilities

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent, with 8+ years of indirect tax experience across GST, VAT, sales and use tax, and/or global indirect tax.
• Strong experience in tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, audits, and tax authority engagement.
• Sound understanding of indirect tax regulations and their application to business transactions, processes, and systems.
• Experience managing regulatory changes and evolving compliance requirements, including e-invoicing and digital reporting.
• Good understanding of tax controls, tax accounting impacts, and end-to-end compliance processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, and reporting skills, including working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well-being: Access confidential one-to-one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive-inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation-matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra-open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique-bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.