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Sr. Executive - Tax Operations Job in Unilever

Sr. Executive - Tax Operations

Unilever 4+ weeks ago
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Job Summary About Unilever: Unilever is a purpose-driven company that impacts lives worldwide through its 400+ brands like Dove, Lipton, Knorr, and Axe. Reaching 2.5 billion people daily, we aim to make sustainable living commonplace. Innovation is at the heart of our mission, and we foster an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Join us to make a real impact while growing into the best version of yourself. About UniOps: UniOps is the global technology and operations hub of Unilever, delivering business services, technology solutions, and seamless operational support across 190+ locations. Through innovation and user-centered services, UniOps powers Unilever's purpose-led and future-fit vision. Background: UniOps Tax Operations Team oversees tax compliance, group tax reporting, and tax audits, covering VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax (CIT), and transfer pricing. The team is responsible for maintaining the tax control framework and driving continuous improvements in processes. With the launch of the Future of Tax (FOT) transformation project under the Digital Finance umbrella, tax compliance processes will operate under a new Target Operating Model (TOM). This model involves collaboration across the Global Tax Team, Country Tax Teams, UniOps, and external consultants (Big 4s). UniOps is building a world-class Tax Data Center of Excellence (COE) to deliver high-quality, accurate financial data, enabling effective decision-making and regulatory compliance. Main Purpose of the Job: As part of the Future of Tax project, the Tax Compliance Analyst will handle compliance work related to VAT, withholding tax (WHT), corporate income tax (CIT), and transfer pricing. The role focuses on managing tax data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting tax audits while contributing to process improvements and efficiency initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Tax Compliance and Reporting: Compute VAT and WHT and prepare returns for assigned jurisdictions. Perform rule-based calculations for CIT provisions, advance tax, and quarterly group reporting. Manage tax data to ensure accuracy, focusing on master data and transaction hygiene. Identify discrepancies in tax data and analyze trends for corrective actions. Tax Controls and Payments: Ensure timely tax payments to relevant authorities in compliance with regulations. Maintain adherence to Unilever s tax control framework. Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with global tax teams and external service providers to implement changes in tax laws. Provide documentation and data support for audit queries, performing detailed analyses as required. Archive tax-related documentation in line with ITGC and audit requirements. Process Improvement and Technology Deployment: Recommend and implement process improvements for tax efficiency. Leverage tools like Power BI, Tableau, and workflow management systems to enhance efficiency. Key Metrics: Ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) in tax processes are consistently met. Required Skills and Experience: Technical Skills: Strong accounting knowledge, with an understanding of CIT, VAT, WHT, and transfer pricing. Hands-on experience with SAP (FI module). Awareness of tools like Power BI, Tableau, and workflow management systems is an advantage. Proficiency in collecting, querying, and consolidating data from ERP/accounting systems. Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels. Proven ability to take ownership and drive responsibilities to completion. Educational Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (CA/CMA) with 2 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in Accounting (R2R), Finance, or Direct/Indirect Tax. Key Interfaces: Global Tax Team Country Tax Team Country Finance Team External Service Providers (Big 4) Central R2R/P2P/O2C Teams IT Teams Why Join Us? Unilever offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global team focused on innovation, sustainability, and purposeful growth. You ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with inspiring leaders, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and processes in the tax domain. At Unilever, your work will help shape a better future for everyone.
Qualification :
Qualified Accountant (CA/CMA)s with 2-3 years of experience
Experience Required :

2 to 3 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires

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