Tax Analyst/ Senior Analyst

Ankr Consulting; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankr Consulting is seeking a Tax Analyst to join our Hyderabad team. The role focuses on managing US direct and indirect tax compliance, preparing tax provisions, and coordinating with authorities and auditors. You will drive process improvements and support month-end closing through accurate journal postings.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tax experience (CA/CPA or CMA/MBA/M.Com) and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. ERP familiarity, especially Oracle, is a plus.

Qualifications

• Qualification candidates should have CMA/MBA/M.Com or be semi-qualified with 3–5 years experience or CA/CPA with 1–2 years in US Direct & Indirect Taxes.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience with global stakeholders and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support US direct and indirect tax compliance including timely filing of returns.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Prepare tax provisions, computations, and disclosures for financial reporting.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors and internal/external stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess impact on business.
• Support tax assessments, audits and litigation matters.
• Drive tax process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Manage month-end close with journal entries.
• Extract, modify and analyze monthly reports and resolve queries.
• Periodic updation of SOPs to reflect changes and learnings.
• Prepare monthly close reports & variance analysis; manage admin tasks in Recons tool.

Skills

Analytical Thinker

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Deadline-Driven

Adaptability

Problem Solver

Quick learner

Communication

Education

CMA / MBA / M.Com / Semi qualified (3–5 yrs)

CA / CPA (1–2 yrs)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support United States direct and indirect tax compliance, including timely filing of returns such as SUT, B&O, Property Taxes etc.

• Perform tax account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

• Ensure adherence to applicable tax laws, regulations, and statutory requirements

• Prepare tax provisions, computations, and disclosures for financial reporting

• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and internal/external stakeholders on tax matters

• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess impact on business

• Support tax assessments, audits, and litigation matters

• Drive tax process improvements and automation initiatives

• Manage month-end close process in terms of posting journal entries

• Ensure compliance with company policies

• Extract, modify and analyze monthly reports as required and resolve queries.

• Periodic updation of SOP's to make sure any process changes, exceptions and new learnings are updated timely.

• Preparing monthly close reports & variance analysis of various entities to ensure the numbers are materially accurate

• Managing admin tasks like reconciliation database maintainence and balance upload in Recons tool, arranging access to new joiners or additional requests, etc.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinker: Able to dissect complex financial data and derive meaningful insights.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in maintaining data accuracy and producing error-free reports.

• Team Player: Collaborative mindset to build strong and enduring relationship to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Deadline-Driven: Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and prioritize tasks.

• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and technologies.

• Problem Solver: Capable of identifying issues timely and proposing solutions.

• Quick learner : Able to learn and understand end to end General ledger accounting processes and system for high quality performance.

• Communication : Transparent communications, and alignment between diverse constituents.

• ERP : Experience on working with Oracle ERP would be a plus.

Who are we looking for?

• Preferably CMA / MBA / M.com / Semi qualified with 3 to 5 years (or) CA / CPA with 1 to 2 years of experience in US Direct & Indirect Taxes

• Excellent communication skills and cross -departmental collaboration skills.

• Experience in working with global stakeholders .