Indirect Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Indirect Tax Manager at NIQ enhances the Indirect Tax team within the Global Finance Operations. This position involves managing and performing the day-to-day activities across the global indirect tax compliance process, indirect tax provisions, and coordinating with external advisors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with applicable global indirect tax laws and regulations. The Indirect Tax Manager is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness for indirect tax activities, and adhering to clear service level agreements (SLAs) with internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Service Delivery Leader, this role is pivotal in upholding our company's compliance and operational excellence in the realm of indirect taxation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Indirect Tax Reporting: Manage and execute day-to-day operations related to global indirect tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely filings.

- Compliance: Ensure all global indirect tax activities comply with local, regional, and international tax regulations, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.

- Third-Party Coordination: Collaborate with third-party outsourced providers to ensure the efficient delivery of indirect tax filings, maintaining quality and accuracy standards.

- Team Leadership and Development: Build, lead, and mentor a team of 4-5 indirect tax professionals, fostering an environment of professional growth and operational excellence.

- SLA Management: Develop and maintain clear SLAs with internal stakeholders to ensure indirect tax activities align with organizational expectations and standards.

- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within the indirect tax function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

- Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of changes in indirect tax laws and regulations, ensuring NIQ's tax practices remain compliant and up to date.

- Collaboration: Work closely with the Indirect Tax Service Delivery Leader and other finance team members to support broader tax strategy and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional certification in taxation or accounting (e.g., CPA, CTA, CMA) is required.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in indirect tax, preferably within finance operations environment or multinational corporation, with of 3 years in people management roles.

- Tax Knowledge: Knowledge of global indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements across various jurisdictions.

- Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of analyzing complex tax data and identifying compliance issues.

- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with team members, third-party providers, and internal stakeholders.

- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.

- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with tax software and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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