Tax Services Lead

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We are a global energy company, providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives. Join our team at Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru where talent and operational excellence converge to solve complex energy challenges, accelerate change, and reimagine business capabilities to support Woodside's global operations and our role in the energy transition.

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About Woodside Global Solutions

Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence, to drive innovation and global collaboration. We are looking for talented professionals who are eager to make a global impact, helping to shape the future of Woodside together.

About the Role The Tax Services Manager is accountable for leading and overseeing the India Tax Services function, with a primary focus on the effective management of tax compliance processes. The role provides end-to-end oversight of tax service delivery through a blended team of India-based tax staff and managed service tax resources, ensuring obligations are completed accurately, on time,



and in accordance with applicable requirements and agreed service standards.

The role acts as an interface between the Bengaluru Tax Services team and Global Tax leadership team. It requires strong indirect tax and overall direct and indirect tax compliance knowledge, people and provider leadership, analytical judgement, and a continuous-improvement mindset to deliver practical, controlled and sustainable tax outcomes in India.

Duties and Responsibilities

Embed tax requirements into business processes, procedures, controls, master data and systems, including assessing, implementing and testing tax impacts arising from business or technology changes.

Monitor tax-relevant data quality, reconciliations and exceptions, driving timely resolution of errors at source and maintaining clear procedures, evidence and audit-ready documentation.

Manage tax risk, governance, controls and assurance activities, including applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and report compliance status, service performance, issues and remediation actions to leadership.

Lead, coach and develop India-based staff Tax team members, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations and a cooperative One Team culture.

Skills and Experience

Experience translating tax requirements into effective business processes, procedures, controls, data requirements and system solutions.





Strong understanding of tax reconciliations, data quality, compliance controls, audit evidence and issue remediation.

Proven leadership in managing and developing staff teams and outsourced or managed service tax teams.

Experience managing service providers against defined scopes, SLAs, KPIs, quality expectations and corrective-action plans.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with business, Finance, Procurement and stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, standardise ways of working and support digital or ERP-enabled transformation

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on the job opportunities and formal programs
- Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Values led culture
- Flexible work options
- Generous annual leave, sick leave and casual leave
- Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities
- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a global organisation that values innovation and excellence, apply now through our careers portal or connect with our recruitment team.

📌 Tax Services Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Woodside Energy India
📍 Bengaluru