Indirect Tax Operations-Senior Analyst

Overview

Senior Indirect Tax Operations Analyst in Kenvue's Global Indirect Tax team, supporting end-to-end indirect tax compliance and managing a team of Indirect Analysts.

What you'll do

• Manage a team of Indirect Analysts.
• Review VAT/GST returns, EC Sales Lists, and prepare/submit Intrastat reports across various global jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all indirect tax filings in line with local regulatory requirements, including tax payments.
• Support the VAT registration and de-registration processes in new and existing markets.
• Answer queries from external auditors.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Legal) to resolve VAT-related queries.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from tax authorities and support during VAT audits.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance processes (including SOPs) and controls.
• Stay current on changes to VAT legislation and help assess impacts to the business.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including automation and systems upgrades.
• Work closely with external service providers to ensure timely filing of returns.
• Facilitate the preparation of estimated payments and ensure accurate, timely filing of all tax payment forms for various jurisdictions worldwide.
• Prepare monthly VAT balance reconciliations for different jurisdictions.
• Support VAT/GST/Sales tax audits globally where needed.
• Support the vision, strategy, and delivery of Tax processes for Kenvue globally, ensuring alignment with global standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the Global Indirect Tax newsletter.
• Carry out other ad hoc tasks assigned by Indirect Tax team members.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience managing a team.
• Working knowledge of EU and/or global VAT principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Prior experience and strong knowledge of SAP.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and transactional data.

Nice to have

• Experience with Indirect tax.
• Other language skills.
• Experience working with a co-source provider.
• Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized, and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work shifts to align with global assignments in Americas / EMEA / APAC.
• Lead or participate in other Regional/Global/Cross-functional duties as assigned.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications.

Details

• Location: Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore.
• Work mode: Hybrid.
• Reports to: Senior Manager Tax Compliance (Snr Manager Global VAT compliance).
• Travel: Up to 5% international travel.
• May be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments.