Senior Specialist-Tax

Overview

Supports the MEA Region's indirect tax function within JLL Business Services, ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while working with JLL Leaders/Managers and Country Tax Advisors.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly indirect tax returns on time, for review and approval by the JLL Leader/Manager and Country Tax Advisor across the MEA Region.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly indirect tax returns to relevant Tax Authorities, including confirmation of tax payments.
• Prepare and submit other required tax reports, such as summary tax statements, annual VAT returns, and any additional filings mandated by local tax jurisdictions.
• Record and document necessary tax adjustments arising from manual processes, with clear explanations and supporting evidence.
• Apply strong knowledge of VAT accounting principles to ensure accurate financial treatment.
• Perform control checks within Thomson Reuters systems to identify errors or anomalies, documenting explanations as needed.
• Conduct KPI reviews and trend analysis of AR/AP and intercompany VAT transaction amounts.
• Ensure VAT accounting entries are accurate and properly reconciled against Thomson Reuters data (e.g., VAT declarations, P&L statements, summary tax statements).
• Collaborate with other finance teams to identify and correct source data errors, ensuring appropriate remedial actions are taken.
• Support tax audits and statutory audit reviews as required.
• Contribute as a team member to internal projects and initiatives.
• Proactively suggest and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need

• 2–3 years of experience in a tax role, with knowledge of VAT regulations in the MEA Region.
• CA (Semi-Qualified) or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong English language proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• Demonstrated focus on process improvement and meeting delivery timelines.
• High motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to performing at the highest standards.

Nice to have

• Local tax knowledge of UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Morocco.
• Understanding of local e-invoicing requirements and systems within the MEA Region.
• Working knowledge of tax systems, with experience using Thomson Reuters tax applications.
• Willingness to work EMEA shift timings.

Details

• On-site, Gurugram, HR.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Willingness to work EMEA shift timings.