Avaya:

Avaya is a global leader in communications products, solutions and services for businesses of all sizes, delivering technology predominantly through software and services. Avaya is headquartered in NJ, USA, with a direct or indirect presence across the US and in approximately 180 countries. Avaya has a large existing presence in India (city. And city)

The Avaya Tax Team:

Avayas tax team is based in the USA (NJ), UK, and India, with an excellent reputation across the organization. The tax team works closely with the controllership team, as well as other core functions. As part of a small & friendly tax team, you will have the ability to make a difference and support the business to enable execution of Avayas strategic growth plans.

About the Role:

This is an integral role, with the key focus on US corporate income tax matters, including US federal and state tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting.

Core responsibilities:

US Corporate Income Tax Compliance (60%):

- Aggregation of data / inputs required for annual US corporate income tax compliance

- Prepare US federal pro-forma tax returns in Corptax, as well as all applicable supporting workpapers

- Timely preparation of US federal forms/attachments

- Review of certain US International forms prepared by advisors

- Preparation of US State tax apportionment

- Preparation of certain US state/locality returns in Corptax

- Review of certain US State returns prepared by advisors

- Coordinate filing of tax US corporate income tax returns

- Prepare quarterly US federal & state estimates and extensions

- Assist with any information requests as relates to any US federal or state income tax audits.

- Investigate and resolve income tax notices.

- Coordinate tax payments on behalf of the Avaya tax department.

- Manage the annual corporate income tax filing calender

US GAAP Tax Reporting (30%):

- Assist with quarterly and annual US GAAP income tax provision

- Prepare US federal book-tax difference calculations

- Prepare US deferred tax asset/liability work papers and balances.

- Preparation of US state reporting workpapers

- Prepare the Companys Income Tax account reconciliations on a quarterly basis

- Manage the quarterly income tax reporting calender

- Assist with the consolidation of the global tax provision, including non US tax provision, FIN 48s etc

- Assist with documentation of applicable internal tax controls.

Other matters (10%):

- Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; cash tax management, business support, corporate project support.

- Drive efficiency and simplicity into the Avaya tax function, including through standardization, simplification, & documentation of processes and utilization of technology

- Liaise with external tax advisors on relevant matters.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside Avaya. The ideal candidate will already have a strong background in US tax compliance and US GAAP. The candidate also needs to have flexibility in order to have some work time overlap with UK and New Jersey tax team members

Core skills & experience:

- Strong written and oral communication skills business English is a must

- Organized, analytical and a team player

- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

- Ability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions

- US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (2-5+ years of experience preferred)

- Experience with automation of income tax processes (a plus)

- College degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline, Chartered Accountant, ADIT, Certified Public Accountant or similar (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree

- Experience with SAP/HFM/Corptax/Alteryx (a plus)

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Posted By

Sagarika Ranjan

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Avaya India Pvt. Ltd.

Last Active: 09 October 2025

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