Tax Operating Manager

Key Responsibilities GST Compliance Filing Directs manages resources to implement strategic business plans and Compliance processes Responsible for managing India Indirect tax processes with a high focus on operations and efficient planning around high impact areas which need deliberation on a c of ambiguity in the law or higher tax risks Ensuring timely filing of direct Indirect tax returns in compliance with local legal regulations To ensure process deliverables are met with no misses Advisory Planning Managing liaisoning with tax firms and counsels on various opinions advisory matters Provide expert advice on GST implications for business transactions Should possess strong Interpretative skills to decipher government policies behind any tax decisions with a reasonable blend of legal provisions Provides tax services and advice in assigned areas of technical business or geographic expertise to Agilent at the enterprise and entity levels Leads or participates in the formulation coordination and implementation of Agilent s global tax strategy with the objective of optimizing overall tax objectives Stay updated on changes in GST legislation and implement necessary changes Audit Assessment Manage GST audits departmental queries and assessments from regulatory authorities for regular notices managing the audits Should be able to handle advice on tax litigation with various Authorities at various levels Prepare documentation and respond to notices from tax authorities Maintain accurate records of GST filings invoices and related documents Implement internal controls and compliance processes for GST Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with finance procurement and operations teams to ensure GST compliance in all transactions Participation support in Project calls cross functional meetings to analyze share the impact due to changes in business processes expansion divestitures regulatory on GST Compliance Educate stakeholders on GST requirements Qualifications Candidate with bachelor s or master s Degree or University Degree in Finance or equivalent Strong Indirect tax background and work experience for over 10 years Understanding of the India GST requirements as it relates to the process and financial accounting Hands-on experience with ERP systems SAP Oracle and GST compliance tools Experience of leading managing teams execution of processes projects and strategy Excellent inter-personal and communication skills - ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a cross geographic and cross-cultural team - internally and externally Negotiation decision making and issue resolution skills Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time Project management skills Proactive and self-motivated Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location Pay and benefit information by country are available at https careers agilent com locations Agilent Technologies Inc is an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws Travel Required Occasional Shift Day Duration No End Date Job Function Finance