Job Title: Indirect Tax Associate

Reporting To: Head of Tax

Role Summary

The Indirect Tax Associate will support the organization's global indirect tax compliance by ensuring timely and accurate VAT, GST, sales tax, withholding tax, PSA, and transfer pricing documentation. The role will work closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and external advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations and maintain robust tax processes and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, review, and file VAT, GST, and sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely submissions and payments.
- Monitor indirect tax regulations and support implementation of legislative changes.
- Manage withholding tax calculations, filings, and related documentation.
- Support intercompany invoicing and maintain tax compliance for cross-border transactions.
- Assist with PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) calculations, employee benefits tax reporting, and statutory submissions.
- Maintain transfer pricing documentation, including master files, local files, intercompany agreements, and supporting analyses.
- Support tax audits and regulatory enquiries by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
- Perform tax reconciliations and assist with periodic tax reporting and compliance reviews.




- Maintain tax compliance calendars and identify opportunities to improve tax processes and controls.
- Partner with Finance, Payroll, HR, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax treatment across business transactions.
- Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional tax/accounting qualification (or actively pursuing one) is preferred.
- 25 years of experience in indirect tax, VAT, GST, sales tax, or tax compliance.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Exposure to multinational tax environments and cross-border transactions is an advantage.

Key Skills

- Strong understanding of VAT, GST, sales tax, withholding tax, and indirect tax compliance.
- Knowledge of transfer pricing documentation and tax reporting processes.
- Excellent analytical skills with robust attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within strict compliance deadlines.

📌 Indirect Tax Associate (Mumbai)
🏢 PERSOL
📍 Mumbai