Tax & Accounts Analyst - International High Frequency Trading Firm

- My client is seeking to hire an organized and detail-oriented Tax and Accounts Analyst with a proven track record of succeeding in a fast-paced organization. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the accounts analyst function for our local Indian operations.

- In addition, you will also work closely with the Senior Accountant assisting on various month-end processes and activities and other ad-hoc projects. This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the Global Finance team and be faced with new challenges and process improvement opportunities.

What You'll Do:

- Maintain all accounts payable duties and functions for firm's Indian entity, including bill entry, three-way match for purchase orders, and vendor payment coordination

- Audit all out-of-pocket expense reports in Concur including approval, payment, and classification of expense types

- Work with internal stakeholders and systems to ensure accuracy of invoice charges

- Manage and coordinate local accounting service provider for A/P relationships and processes, with oversight and coordination from our global finance organization

- Manage vendors, including timely responding to vendor inquiries

- Participate in designing and implementing improvements to the underlying processes and systems

- Handle day-to-day direct/indirect tax calculation, payment and filing obligations (e.g. withholding tax and GST) and monthly direct/indirect tax account reconciliations

- Support treasury team for regular payment to vendors and intercompany settlements

- Manage routine functions of bookkeeping and month end reconciliations

- Support team during month end close, for management reporting and statutory reporting

- Assist team during statutory audit and internal audit and coordination with auditors for smooth conclusion of audits

- Perform other duties/ad hoc projects as assigned by AP Manager and Finance Director

- Other duties as assigned or needed

Skills You'll Need:

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment

- Has proficient knowledge of commonly used accounts payable concepts, practices, and procedures

- Ability to work independently and exercise initiative to define and resolve problems & ability to work with highly confidential information

- Must be flexible, conscientious, adapt easily, and be motivated by constant change

- A bachelor's/Master's degree in accounting or related field is required and at least 4-6 years of previous work experience.

- Masters' degree/Inter CA with a working knowledge of direct/indirect taxes preferred

- Proficient in MS Excel, including experience with lookup functions, pivot tables, and other formulas

- Comfortable working across multiple systems; experience with NetSuite, preferred