• Drive value by freeing up space within Tax (through effective partnering) to focus on strategy
  
• Global, standardized, simplified and efficient tax process model
  
• Flexible, agile and Future Fit sustainable operations
  
• Ownership mindset with passion for high performance
  

Key Requirements of the Role

• 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 discrepancies
  
• 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.
  

Other Skills:

Technical Skills

• Strong Knowledge of accounting
  
• Overview of Direct Tax/Indirect tax/Withholding Tax/ Transfer Pricing
  
• End user knowledge of SAP (FI module).
  
• Awareness about Power BI, Tableau and Workflow management tools would be an added advantage.
  
• Proficient at collecting / querying / consolidating information from accounting / ERP systems.
  
• Experience in successful transition of activities to a Global Hub will be an advantage.
  

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.
  

Educational Qualifications

• 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
  

Skills: Sap, Power Bi, workflow management , Accounting, Tableau, Tax

Experience: 5.00-6.00 Years