Tax Specialist

Accenture; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Tax Specialist to oversee VAT compliance and advisory functions for multiple EMEA entities. The role focuses on accurate VAT returns, reconciliations, and process improvements within a multinational environment.

Ideal candidates have 7–11 years of VAT/finance experience, a BCom degree, and strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle) with advanced Excel proficiency. Pune-based position with ASCENCE responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong VAT knowledge for EMEA jurisdictions and compliance.
• 5+ years of relevant VAT or finance experience in a multinational setup.
• Qualified or part-qualified CA-CWA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee VAT compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and advisory for multiple entities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Reconcile VAT balance sheet accounts and support VAT audits.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Indirect tax

Tax compliance

ERP experience

Education

BCom

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Skill required:

Statutory Reporting & Tax Compliance - Indirect Tax Processing

Designation:

Tax Specialist

Qualifications:

BCom

Years of Experience:

7 to 11 years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

• The EMEA VAT Accountant is primarily responsible for overseeing VAT compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and advisory functions across multiple EMEA entities while ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance and process improvements in VAT
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns for all EMEA entities accurately and on time, ensuring compliance.
• Reconcile VAT balance sheet accounts regularly.
• Assist with VAT audits and respond to queries from internal and external stakeholder
• Analyze transactions to determine appropriate VAT treatment and ensure correct use of tax codes, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Monitor VAT calendar and schedule payments to meet the deadlines
• Support VAT tax Audits
• The process of generating source data and performing required analysis to support indirect periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) tax filings, based on the clients interpretation of statutory and tax requirements.
• Examples include VAT, local sales and use taxes, property and income (business) taxes.

What are we looking for?

• Strong VAT technical knowledge for EMEA jurisdictions, including VAT reporting, withholding VAT, and compliance regulations.
• 5 years of relevant VAT or finance experience within a multinational environment; experience with US-based global corporations considered advantageous.
• Qualified or part- qualified accountant (CA-CWA).
• Strong VAT technical knowledge for EMEA jurisdictions, including VAT reporting, withholding VAT, and compliance regulations
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle and Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and document VAT procedures, ensuring updates are implemented in accordance with regulatory changes
• Participate in project-based initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional coordination to enhance VAT compliance processes
• Collaborate with corporate teams in EMEA regions to standardize VAT processes and ensure consistency across entities

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