Job Description :
Job description
Tax Manager (Indirect Tax) – Global Tax Operations will report into the Head – Global Taxes .This is a critical and challenging position as it will be responsible for Indirect tax operations, reporting and compliance across all of Freshworks’ global operations in numerous countries. It provides immense opportunity for the right candidate for learning, taking on additional challenges and growing with the overall taxation as well as the overall finance org.
In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the planning and execution of US Sales and Use, value added tax ( VAT) and goods and services tax ( GST) matters for Freshworks’ global operations. The successful candidate will work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and outside consultants to insure the Company is properly registered for Sales and Use, VAT, GST or other indirect taxes in foreign locations, to support commercial and government business activities, to oversee indirect tax compliance and audits and to problem solve. You will be expected to partner effectively with Business Development, Procurement, Program Finance, Accounting and applicable business departments on various projects as needed.
The ideal candidate must possess experience in interpreting and implementing Sales and Use, VAT, GST and other foreign indirect tax concepts and related compliance requirements.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Advise Freshworks business units with respect to proper application of US Sales and Use, international VAT, GST and other indirect tax rules worldwide;
Establish relationships with Freshworks tax providers in various countries and consult with them in order to understand and document local rules and obligations;
Engage with US & foreign finance teams with respect to indirect tax processes and procedures;
Provide information to third-party tax providers in order to file Sales and Use/VAT/GST returns;
Review all Sales and Use, VAT balance sheet accounts and resolve any discrepancies;
Assist with drafting indirect tax policies and procedures as needed;
Support Sales and Use, VAT/GST and other indirect tax audits as required;
Monitor changes in Sales and Use, VAT & GST legislation to ensure compliance
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax with 12+ years of relevant experience in either a public accounting firm or multinational company.
At least 5 years of Indirect Tax compliance experience.
Experience in overseeing Indirect Tax compliance and Indirect tax planning initiatives including structuring contracts.
Experience in effectively managing indirect tax projects, identifying appropriate resources required and delivering work product within agreed deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to perform and review tax research, to work effectively with outside advisors and with internal business units
Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives and effectively communicate Indirect tax requirements to management
Knowledge of Sales and Use, VAT/GST rules, reverse-charge mechanisms, and place-of-supply rules
Must be a team player and be able to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of co-workers, vendors, and other project participants throughout the world
Must have the flexibility that a global company requires (e.g., be available for calls with people in other time zones, etc.)
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