Manager, Indirect Tax @ Palo Alto Networks

The position includes working with a local tax team of 3 tax professionals based in India, supporting an international tax team based in the Netherlands, the UK and the US focused on international projects for the region as well as indirect tax compliance.Duties include reviewing and partly preparing global indirect tax compliance, automating indirect tax compliance and work in support for the US and EMEA HQ tax initiatives. One direct report will be reporting to the manager. Directly reporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager located in Amsterdam at the EMEA HQ.

Your Impact

The Indirect Tax Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Participate in projects to support the further growth of the region.
• Be a contact person and business partner for the JAPAC region.
• Review / prepare indirect tax reporting for both the EMEA and JAPAC region.
• Ensure that VAT and GST returns are prepared accurately and filed in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the accounting team and AP teams of EMEA and JAPAC.
• Prepare timely updates on new tax laws and tax rates.
• Review and prepare financial data and perform financial analysis and report discrepancies.
• Provide advice to business partners on indirect tax impacts.
• Support international indirect tax audits, projects and ad hoc tax projects.
• Support continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of functions and processes i.e. automation of VAT process, heavy use of Alteryx for automation of the reports.

Your Experience

The Indirect Tax Manager will be a qualified tax professional with experience in preparing indirect tax compliance and strong analytical skills and technical background in relevant tools.

• Tax and accounting technical proficiency with principles of international indirect taxation.
• Finished CA Degree in Economics, Tax or Accounting.
• 8 + years tax experience in both a Big 4 accounting firm and/or equivalent multinational corporate tax department.
• Qualified experience with indirect tax compliance work for multinational companies.
• Must demonstrate strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with technology/software environments, SAP, Alteryx or similar ETL is preferred.
• Demonstrates high integrity and trustworthiness.
• Very organized and have the ability to multitask and prioritize in fast moving and complex situations.
• Have a flexible time schedule that allows managing due dates and regular overlap with international locations.
• Strong analytical and computer skills required, technology oriented person.
• Team oriented and group contributor that facilitates collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, motivated and a positive person.