Ameriprise India | Sr Associate - International Indirect Tax

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT workpapers, ensuring accurate and timely VAT/GST return filings for UK, EMEA, and APAC entities, while supporting UK tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve tax issues, improve processes, and provide cross-functional support and training.
• Support tax projects, apply technical expertise, plan and prioritize compliance activities, and manage deliverables effectively.
• Prepare and review VAT/GST returns, supporting schedules, and workpapers to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
• Review invoices and transactions to determine the correct indirect tax treatment and support tax return filings.
• Prepare monthly VAT account reconciliations and review related accounting journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the posting of tax accounting entries and journal entries in Workday.
• Support Accounts Payable teams by addressing VAT/GST-related invoice queries and providing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve indirect tax issues and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Conduct indirect tax research and monitor legislative changes across EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring timely implementation of regulatory updates.
• Assist with tax-related projects, process transitions, and ad-hoc activities as required by the Head of Tax.
• Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support to team members to strengthen technical knowledge and drive team development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing technology-driven solutions in tax processes.
• Contribute to tax audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments by preparing supporting documentation and responding to information requests.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Experienced in International VAT/GST compliance across UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation, indirect tax principles, and end-to-end VAT compliance processes.
• Solid accounting background with practical knowledge of financial processes and tax accounting.
• Good understanding of the operation and impact of VAT/GST on business transactions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong English speaking and written proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with tax advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and process improvement skills with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
• Knowledge, additional European language i.

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