International Flavors

Description:About the jobJob SummaryLooking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable supportenhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.The role is based in Hyderabad, India (hybrid role).Be part of an agile, passionate, and Solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.Your potential is our inspiration.Where Youll Make a Difference:- Manage and mentor the India-based Shared Service Center Tax team, ensuring effective guidance and development while fostering a culture aligned with organizational values.- Supervise the delivery of tax compliance operations to ensure all IFF-related obligations are met accurately and on time.- Define, execute, and monitor a wide variety of process KPIs to drive operational efficiency and accountability.- Review the design and execution of internal controls to maintain a fully compliant and controlled environment.- Ensure readiness and successful outcomes for internal, external, and departmental audits or assessments.- Review and oversee all tax compliance submissions, including corporate income tax returns, GST filings, and other statutory filings required in India.- Recommend improvements to tax-related systems and internal controls to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.- Manage tax audits and disputes by working closely with tax authorities, legal advisors, and external auditors.- Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and provide advisory support on the impact of such changes.- Execute local transfer pricing operations, implement necessary pricing adjustments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support tax aspects of cross-border transactions.What Makes You The Right Fit:- Possess a degree in Finance or Accounting, and should be a qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.- Should have minimum of 10+ years of experience with at least 4 years in people and process management roles.- Demonstrate strong accounting and tax knowledge, with the ability to apply it effectively in a dynamic business environment.- Exhibit strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-country and cross-functional teams.- Have hands-on experience in managing tax audits and dispute resolution processes.- Drive continuous and long-term improvements in the quality and productivity of the teams delivery.How Would You Stand Out?:- Bring prior experience in Indian tax compliance or Big 4 firms, which will be considered a significant advantage.- Maintain a flexible mindset to coordinate across borders and partner with multiple global tax managers.- Be a strategic thinker who is honest, open-minded, transparent, and capable of navigating high levels of ambiguity.Why Choose Us?:- Home office opportunity (3 days/week).- Professional onboarding process.- Multinational and supporting environment.- Health insurance and Training opportunities.We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability (ref:iimjobs.com)