Indirect Tax Analyst

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About the Team

The Tax team at Workday is committed to bringing passion and customer focus in everything we do, a place where everyone is treated equitably, and communications held openly and honestly. Our employees are at the very core of our values, and we pride ourselves to provide a rewarding career path in a fun environment that makes work that much more enjoyable.
This is a newly created role in our Workday India’s Pune office and a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy Indirect Tax Analyst to join our dynamic tax team. This role offers an opportunity to manage our indirect tax obligations primarily focusing on India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Non-STPI Compliance, with some involvement in international indirect tax matters.

This role requires a strong understanding of Indian GST regulations and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also have a basic understanding of international VAT/GST principles.

Responsibilities

As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring  Workday’s compliance with indirect tax regulations, primarily within India. Your focus will be on all aspects of Indian GST, including but not limited to:

• Preparation and filing of indirect tax returns in accordance with existing processes and controls
• Reconciliation of GST payable and receivable ledger accounts
• Obtaining GST refunds in the most time efficient manner and identifying GST savings
• Preparation of monthly indirect tax reconciliations of indirect tax return to General Ledger (GL)
• Review of Accounts Payable (AP), Account Receivable (AR) and Intercompany transactions, and identify and correct any errors/exceptions
• Involvement in month-end process including posting journals related to Indirect Tax in Workday Financials
• Forecast of GST payable/receivable as required
• Support with Tax Authorities queries and audits
• Assist with ad hoc indirect tax projects – automation, process improvements, transactional improvements (i.e. cash saving projects)
• Advising on indirect tax implications of business transactions
• Staying up to date on changes to indirect tax legislation

In addition to your core indirect tax responsibilities, you will also contribute to international indirect tax compliance and projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in both Indian indirect tax and international VAT/GST.

About You

The ideal candidate is an expert in handling Indian indirect tax compliance and consulting. This role demands a proactive individual with a passion for process improvement and a strong understanding of indirect tax regulations.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to manage varied tasks and prioritize workload
• Capacity to contribute to the development of a fast-growing department
• Continually seeks to improve work processes and find ideas for more effective working
• Capacity to learn new concepts and technology quickly
• Flexibility to work across different time zones when required

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience gained in an Indirect Tax environment
• University degree in business, finance, accounting or similar qualification
• Expert knowledge and experience in handling Indian GST regulations and compliance requirements
• Good understanding of accounting and its implications on indirect tax
• Experience with international VAT/GST is a plus
• Proficient in MS – Office
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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