Team leader-US Tax

Strada Energy International; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Strada Energy International is seeking a skilled tax operations professional to manage day-to-day tax filing activities for assigned entities. You will handle client communications, process updates, and weekly/daily reporting while ensuring SLA adherence and process improvements across the Shared Services team.

You will oversee audits, resolve complex variances, and support implementations and go-lives. Collaboration with global teams and maintaining accurate tax profiles are essential to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines.
• 2+ years of payroll tax filing experience (US and/or Canada).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel – pivots, vlook-ups, concatenate.
• Requires the ability to interact with others in multiple locations globally.
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Transition team during testing phase.
• Provide support for all implementations and go lives.
• Performs audits, analyzes data, reconciles and balances payroll tax results across cycles.
• Reviews variances through investigation and resolution processes; conducts root cause analysis.
• Analyzes tax profiles (including registrations and POAs).
• Completes company/client setups in Tax Systems.
• Communicates with Onshore team and clients; supports problem solving on tax filing issues.

Skills

Payroll tax filing experience

US/Canada payroll tax knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Overall objective of the Role

The primary responsibility will be to take care of day to day work allocation to Tax Filing team interacting with client, Attending Client calls, passing on the Process updates to the team members, Maintaining Weekly reports, Daily reports and interacting with the process manager and the team to improve the process.

Oversee daily administration of tax filings for assigned legal entities including distributions of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines. Manage client delivery across Tax filing Shared Services and work to mitigate escalations. Respond to Client and Client Team inquiries. Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty. Would be responsible for the efficient resource and time utilization to achieve process deliverables as per the set SLA’s. He would report into the Process Manager and should support in process supervision.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Co-ordinating with the Transition team during testing phase

Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives

Performs audits, analysis data, reconcile and balance payroll tax results, for all on and off cycle processing’s and adjustment runs

Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends intervention procedures and communicates variances

Analyzes Tax Profiles (including registration processes and POAs)

Completes company/client setups in Tax Systems

Participates in client testing (either new clients or projects)

Analyzes compliance issues

Analyzes internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed

Communicates regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery

Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate

Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Ability to make timely and complex recommendations using technology, accounting theory and methods

Research and resolution of all unexpected errors and or changes in Agency processes.

Identifies and resolves escalations or complex tax filing issues and errors.

Ability to identify and support solution of defects associated with patterns, trends, and root cause analysis.

Communicates effectively with internal partners to problem solve, analyze, and resolve tax filing related issues.

Escalate non-compliance of processes and procedures.

Support internal and external audits.

Support SOP research and documentation.

Support testing and maintenance of tax filing software Client Handling, Support And Communication

Communicating with Onshore team as per Requirement

Handling Conference Calls Monthly / Quarterly Basis Reports Report Progress At A Team Level - Keep PM Updated

Responsible For Ensuring Quality Documentation Is Up To Date Resource Management Engaging In Periodic Resource Estimation/ Planning Analysing and Forecasting Attrition(Team Level) - Inform PM As Required Controlling Attrition / Absenteeism /Responsible For Resource Utilization Responsible for maintaining and updating team skills matrix & other process documents

Performance Management Conducting Daily/Weekly Production Feedback Sessions – Providing Feedback On Quality And SLA Issues And Team Targets Analyzing Team Performance And Identifying Training Needs/ One To One Meetings With Subordinates Ensuring Process/ Refresher Training Is Conducted As Required L&D & HR – Interface – Training Nominations RnR nominations – Providing Inputs To PM Appraisals – Midterm/ Annual – Provide Feedback And Inputs On Team Members To PM Employee Life Cycle Trainee Appraisals – Providing Feedback To PM Coordinating Joining Formalities & Exit Formalities– ID/ Login Creation, etc. For New Team Members, Resignation formalities – Keep PM Update Tracking Attendance/ Absenteeism Of Team – Inform PM Pay Roll Interface – Collecting And Distributing Salary Slips/ Cheques Of Team Ensuring Grievances Are Handled Effectively And Escalating As Required Responsible For Leave Planning Conducting One On One Sessions With the Team Production Ensuring Production through Optimal Work Allocation And Monitoring) Resolving Daily Queries And Problems Of Team Members Creating, Allocating And Tracking Work/ Jobs Using Appropriate S/W As Specified For Process - Inform PM As Required Responsible For Shift Monitoring And Control Responsible For Daily Reporting - MOM Etc. Collecting Team Metrics Analysis Of Errors/ Issues And Creation Of Root Cause Analysis Documents Responsible For Timely Escalation Of Issues/ Problems That Require Attention Of PM Or Clients Ensuring Issue Resolution Providing Feedback On Quality Issues Ensuring Continuous Improvement Of Team Metrics Raising Calls And Coordinating As And When Required With IT Systems To Ensure Process Compliance Ensuring Quality Compliance For All Processes Handled - Following Of Quality Processes Thoroughly - Checklists, Standards Etc. Ensuring All Process SLAs Are Met Ensuring ISMS Compliance for all processes handled Adhering to company policies, Rules & Regulations Adhering to Work Timings, Leave Schedules

Education and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines
• Accounting/Account Reconciliation experience
• Team handling/Supervisory experience 3 years
• Degree/Diploma
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel – pivots, vlook-ups, concatenate
• Requires the ability to interact with others in multiple locations globally.
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated strong verbal & written communication skills required.
• 2+ Years of Payroll Tax Filing experience (US and/or Canada)
• 2+ years’ experience with tax filing software required.
• Master Tax experience desired
• ADP Smart Compliance experience desired

Benefits

• Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
• We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

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Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.

In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

As pioneers in payroll, human capital and financial management solutions, we blend leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to keep you moving forward. Our team of over 8,000 experts bring decades of deep knowledge and experience to businesses around the globe helping them design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers across 33 countries, we embed ourselves at every stage of your journey, to help you drive your vision to value.