Manager - Indirect Taxation/Property Tax - USA Shared Service Business Unit

Roles and Responsibilities - Indirect Taxation (US Property Tax Focus)

Tax Compliance & Reporting:

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of US indirect tax returns, including sales & use tax, property tax, business license tax, and other relevant state and local taxes.

- Maintain tax calendars and ensure all compliance deadlines are met across multiple jurisdictions.

- Prepare monthly/quarterly property tax returns, including personal property and real property filings, and support payment processing.

Property Tax Management:

- Manage the end-to-end property tax lifecycle - from asset categorization and declaration to tax bill reconciliation and appeal coordination.

- Liaise with US-based consultants, local jurisdictions, and assessors to resolve discrepancies, respond to audits, and support assessment reviews.

- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets for property tax purposes and coordinate with the Fixed Assets and Accounting teams to ensure alignment.

Audit Support & Risk Mitigation:

- Assist in state and local tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to queries, and engaging with tax authorities as needed.

- Monitor changes in indirect tax regulations (especially property tax laws) in the US and assess the impact on operations and compliance processes.

Process Optimization & Automation:

- Partner with internal stakeholders to drive automation of property tax and indirect tax processes using technology tools and ERP systems.

- Continuously review tax processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate closely with the finance, legal, real estate, and operations teams in the US and India to ensure a consistent tax strategy and compliance framework.

- Act as the key point of contact for all property tax matters within the shared services unit.