Xylem India | Sr. Global Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

• We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
• We are looking for a proactive and experienced Global Transactional and Corporate Tax (Indirect, Withholding Tax and Corporate Tax Return Filing) Specialist to manage and support general Canada tax matters - not limited to indirect tax - along with transactional tax compliance across other assigned multinational regions.
• The candidate should ensure timely compliance, manage reporting obligations, and closely work with cross-functional teams on tax matters.
• Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use.
• Support general Canada tax matters - including indirect tax, corporate tax compliance and reporting, and other Canada tax obligations - not limited to indirect tax alone.
• Assist in Canada entities' corporate tax filing packages, including preparation of current and deferred tax packages and return-to-provision compliance.
• Monitor changes in Canada tax laws (and other assigned regions) and assess their impact on business operations.
• Manage end-to-end transactional tax compliance for jurisdictions across Canada and other assigned regions (including GST, HST, PST, QST etc.); majority of the role's time will be spent on transactional tax compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of transactional and corporate tax returns in accordance with local regulations.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations of transactional tax accounts.
• Manage exemption certification and relevant digital compliance requirements in other regions.
• Provide direct and indirect tax advice to business teams on transactions, contracts, and supply chain flows.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, legal, logistics, procurement) to address tax issues and optimize structures.
• Support tax planning initiatives and evaluate cross-border transactions for withholding tax/GST efficiency.
• Lead or assist with tax audits, assessments, and queries from authorities.
• Coordinate with external consultants, legal advisors, and government bodies as needed.
• Maintain robust documentation and tax registers for audit deadlines and internal controls.
• Work closely with IT and ERP teams (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blackline) to ensure correct indirect and withholding tax configurations.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives in transactional tax compliance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with global tax policies and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, SAF-T).

Qualifications

• Prior involvement in direct and indirect tax automation or transformation projects is a plus.
• Around 5 plus years of working experience in tax practice at an international CPA/tax firm or a multinational company, with the majority of exposure in transactional tax compliance.
• Prior experience or exposure to Canada tax matters is preferred but not mandatory - relevant training will be provided.
• Strong working knowledge of transactional tax matters (GST/Withholding tax); exposure to corporate tax compliance and Canada tax regimes would be an added advantage.
• Solid tax foundation with strong understanding of Indian/global transactional (withholding and indirect) tax laws, and a reasonable understanding of corporate and withholding tax frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with the U.S.
• Quick learner with the ability to take ownership of work and adapt to new tax regimes (including Canada tax) with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Blackline) and digital tax compliance tools (e.g., ONESOURCE) preferred.
• Good problem-solving skills and proven ability to manage conflicts as a team player.
• Ability to handle multiple jurisdictions and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Xylem India

Xylem India is an employer hiring in India. In its own words: "Xylem is a leader in developing innovative water solutions through smart technology."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Bengaluru and Vadodara.