Analyst - Tax Ops

Overview

Tax Associate role within the Indirect Tax Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, India, managing EMEA VAT compliance processes using technology platforms such as Vertex/Avalara.

What you'll do

• Prepare and submit EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work on testing VAT-related internal controls.
• Analyse and validate compliance data, flagging issues and collaborating with teams to resolve them efficiently.
• Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance-related matters.
• Ensure adherence to indirect tax processes and update procedures as needed to reflect evolving business requirements.
• Prepare and review month-end reconciliations and journal entries, maintaining comprehensive audit documentation.
• Leverage technology to streamline and automate tax calculations, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Nice to have

• Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related field.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Core experience with Global VAT/GST and indirect tax accounting, mainly UK.
• Working knowledge of SAP and tax engines such as Vertex and GVRT.
• Robust knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to analyse large data volumes to identify key insights.
• Self-driven with a critical and positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Comfortable collaborating with various subject matter experts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.