Tax Analyst

7 Eleven Corporate Services; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Eleven Corporate Services in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Tax Analyst to prepare motor fuel tax returns and support compliance across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis, and knowledge of U.S. motor fuel taxes, with collaboration across Accounting, Operations, Legal, and external authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience in motor fuel tax or indirect tax is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and large dataset analysis.
• Understanding of GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with Avalara Excise or similar tax platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file motor fuel tax returns for designated jurisdictions.
• Perform tax reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate, document, and track exceptions to closure.
• Support tax audits, notices, and compliance reviews.
• Research fuel tax laws, rates, exemptions, and regulatory changes.
• Validate tax treatment of fuel transactions and maintain tax system configurations.
• Analyze large transaction datasets to identify compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Technology, Legal, and external authorities on tax matters.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support registrations, licenses, and permits.
• Drive process improvements, automation, controls, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Motor fuel taxes

Tax return prep

Excel data analysis

GL reconciliations

Tax platforms

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Avalara Excise

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file motor fuel tax returns for assigned jurisdictions.
• Perform tax reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across systems and GL accounts.
• Investigate, document, and track exceptions to closure.
• Support tax audits, notices, and compliance reviews.
• Research fuel tax laws, rates, exemptions, and regulatory changes.
• Validate tax treatment of fuel transactions and maintain tax system configurations.
• Analyze large transaction datasets to identify compliance risks and tax exceptions.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Technology, Legal, and external authorities on tax matters.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support registrations, licenses, and permits.
• Drive process improvements, automation, controls, and compliance initiatives.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. motor fuel excise taxes and fuel accounting.
• Experience in tax return preparation, reconciliations, audits, and tax research.
• Proficiency in Excel and analysis of large datasets.
• Understanding of GL accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience with Avalara Excise or similar tax platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to interpret tax regulations and apply them operationally.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, Business, or related field.
• Professional qualification or relevant experience in taxation/accounting is an advantage.
• Experience in motor fuel tax, indirect tax, excise tax, fuel accounting, retail fuel operations, or tax compliance preferred.