Manager, International External Reporting, Tax Operations

Job Posting Title

• Manager, International External Reporting, Tax Operations

Req ID

• 10151141

Job Description

About the role

• We are seeking a detail‑oriented professional who can apply strong expertise in
• direct and indirect taxes, along with solid accounting knowledge, to support
• various EMEA and APAC tax compliance processes (Indirect Tax, US GAAP tax
• forecasting and provision processes, Operational Transfer Pricing). The ideal
• candidate will be proficient in taxation, MS Office, SAP, and possess strong
• communication skills.

• In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality service and
• driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will foster collaboration within
• the team, providing coaching and constructive feedback to members in a small to
• medium‑sized group. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross‑functional
• teams and manage relationships at both the local (country) and often regional
• levels.

• What will you do

• This role requires a strong foundation in compliance, book closure activities,
• reconciliations, and tax-related competencies. As a Manager, you will be

responsible for the following

• Process Ownership & Delivery

• Own delivery of assigned indirect tax compliance processes (e.g. VAT/GST

returns, reconciliations, reporting packs)

• Coordinate direct tax operational inputs (e.g. provision data, TP support

schedules)

• Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Act as primary reviewer for outputs prepared by Assistant Managers and

external providers

Controls & Compliance

• Execute and monitor key controls within assigned processes
• Ensure documentation supports audit requirements and internal policies
• Identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, or process failures
• Support audit queries and information requests

Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with outsourced providers to manage day-to-day delivery
• Track SLAs, follow up on delays, and resolve operational issues
• Review vendor outputs and ensure quality standards are met

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, clarify requirements, and

resolve issues

• Provide updates on process status, risks, and performance metrics
• Support cross-functional collaboration with finance and tax teams

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Support implementation of automation and standardisation initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and SOPs

Team Support

• Supervise and guide Assistant Managers
• Provide technical and process-related support
• Assist in training and onboarding activities

What will you bring

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) Preferable, Bachelor’s/Master’s in

Accounting

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years post-qualification, including in-house

multinational tax operational experience; prior Big 4 experience strongly

preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax compliance and governance, ideally

within a multinational or shared services/outsourced environment.

• Solid understanding of international indirect tax rules (VAT/GST) and

operational tax requirements.

• Experience with vendor/outsourced delivery models, performance management,

and process improvement.

• Exposure to US GAAP tax provisioning, transfer pricing operational oversight,

and managing audit support activities.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities, with a commercial

mindset and focus on cost optimisation.

What you need to know

• Working model: Hybrid in Mumbai.
• Team: Lead a team of 1-2 with the potential to grow.
• Role focus: Operational delivery, transformation, and governance.

Job Posting Segment

• Controllership & Tax

Job Posting Primary Business

• EFS Tax

Primary Job Posting Category

• Tax

Employment Type

• Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

• Mumbai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code

Date Posted

• 2026-05-22