KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Computation of VAT, WHT and preparation of returns of complex countries.
- Rule based calculations related to CIT tax provision, advance tax and quarterly group reporting.
- End to end Management of Tax data with focus on hygiene of master data and transactional data.
- Analysis of tax data, trends spot discrepencies.
- Strong understanding of underlying accounting entries related to tax
- Ensure tax related payments happen to government / tax authorities as per the timelines in respective countries.
- Ensure tax related controls and compliance are met as per the Unilever control framework
- Closely work with Unilever global tax teams & Outsourced Service Providers regarding latest changes/amendments in various tax laws across the globe.
- Provide documentation / data support on the audit queries raised with analysis performed
- Archiving of documents of all the direct tax related activities from data extraction till filings in company dedicated folders as per ITGC & audit requirements.
- Provide clarification on the tax data provided to relevant stakeholders.
- Support in country tax audits by providing adequate documentation / data support/analysis of data
- Ensure that all agreed KPIs in the tax process are met.
- Drive continuous improvement, provide recommendations for a best in class process for direct/indirect tax.
- Deploy tools and technology to drive process efficiencies.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 2 tax data specialists.
- Manange stakeholders in the countries.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Skills
- Strong Knowledge of accounting.
- Overview of Direct Tax/Indirect tax/Withholding Tax/ Transfer Pricing.
- End user knowledge of SAP (FI module).
- Knowledge of excel.
- Experience at collecting /consolidating information from accounting / ERP systems.
- Experience in successful transition of activities to a Global Hub will be an advantage.
- Awareness about Power BI, Tableau and Workflow management tools would be an added advantage.ss
Soft skills:
Good in verbal and written communications.
- Should have a positive attitude and should be able to proactively get things done.
- Strong problem solving, and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal Skills – Must have the ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels inside and outside of the company.
- Must be a self-starter with proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities.
- Ability to lead and manage a small team.
- Qualified Accountant with 5-6 years of experience.
- Work experience in Accounting (R2R) and Finance or Direct Tax/Indirect Tax.
Key interfaces
- Global Tax Team.
- Country Tax Team.
- Country Finance Team.
- Outsourced Service Provide (Big 4))
- Central R2R/P2P/O2C teams.
- IT team.