Assistant Manager - VAT Compliance

Assistant Manager - VAT COE Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. What You’ll Do: Manage VAT returns process for entities across the globe involving preparation and filing as per statutory requirements Coordinate with Global Tax team, Controllers, hubs, and other stakeholders to obtain and provide required information and clarifications Work closely with Big4 and other consulting firms to understand filing requirements and align timelines to meet local regulatory deadlines Develop comprehensive entity-wise VAT compliance plans based on consultant discussions and align with internal teams for efficient execution. Monitor and report the status of VAT returns for global markets to ensure timely completion Provide support to the Global Tax team for tax audits across the globe, including documentation and clarification assistance Manage the reconciliation process for VAT ledgers and ensure compliance with SOX standards Implement standardized procedures and practices across markets, build key stakeholder relationships, and identify process improvement opportunities both within and across functions What We’re Looking For: CA/CPA qualified professional with minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in Indirect Tax domain Prior experience in Big4 Audit firms is preferred Strong knowledge of Indirect Tax and VAT principles with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrates initiative to broaden knowledge and applies strong financial and analytical skills Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes ownership of performance improvement, and persists through obstacles Effectively manages difficult requests and builds trusted long-term relationships with stakeholders Strong team player who collaborates across functions, encourages participation, and acknowledges contributions NetSuite ERP system knowledge is an added advantage Location Gurgaon, India The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family . Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more! A ll applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement . What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for! Experience Level Senior Level