Tax Analyst

Overview

Yext is expanding its International Operation Center and is seeking a Tax Analyst to join the tax function based in India, reporting to the Senior Tax Analyst in Hyderabad and working closely with the US tax team.

What you'll do

• Work with external service providers and internal tax team members to accurately and timely file all local Indian direct and indirect tax returns; maintain and monitor the local tax filing calendar.
• Prepare, collate, and review global indirect tax returns (VAT/GST) across EMEA, APAC, and Canada regions in coordination with external advisors, ensuring compliance with local filing deadlines.
• Assist in monthly tax account reconciliations, calculations, journal entries and tax return preparations.
• Develop knowledge of both Direct and Indirect Tax laws, apply them to the business, and keep up to date with changes.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications supporting tax processes.
• Assist the US tax team with inputs and preparation of the quarterly and annual US GAAP ASC 740 Income Tax Provision calculations for the Yext India entity.
• At times, assist with tax audits, including gathering information and assembling responses to auditor inquiries.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to automate existing workpapers and streamline processes.
• Assist in SOX process implementation for the Yext India entity.

What you'll need

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant working experience in handling local Indian direct/indirect tax calculations, filings, and requirements.
• Solid understanding of accounting in the general ledger and financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced Excel skills (Pivots, SUMIFS, INDEXMATCH, etc.).
• Self-starter who is self-reliant and motivated to take on tasks, and able to work with service providers to drive tasks and projects to completion.
• Sense of responsibility, initiative and high-quality work standards.
• Strong willingness to work flexible hours with global business from time to time.
• Able to multitask, work efficiently under tight deadlines, and proactively track and report progress.
• Self-motivated to apply learned experiences and leverage best practices.

Nice to have

• US GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Prior experience or knowledge with US Sales Tax, European VAT or other global indirect taxes.
• Keen interest in international taxes, including emerging taxes such as Digital Services Taxes.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system, Zuora billing system, or Avalara sales tax software.
• Chartered Accountant or MBA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Prior working experience at Big 4 public accounting firms or in the in-house tax function of a US multinational company.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Work mode: On-site.
• Reports to the Senior Tax Analyst in Hyderabad and works closely with the tax team in the US.
• Flexible hours required from time to time to work with global business.
• Relocation assistance and allowance available to eligible candidates.