Tax Senior

Job Description Description At Norstella, our mission is clear: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market faster and assist patients in need. Founded in 2022, with a history dating back to 1939, Norstella brings together top brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each stage of the drug development cycle and deliver the right treatments to the right patients at the right time. Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Provides Essential Insights For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decisions. Together, Through Our Market-leading Brands, We Support Our Clients - Citeline accelerate the drug development cycle - Evaluate bring the right drugs to market - MMIT identify barriers to patient access - Panalgo turn data into insight faster - The Dedham Group think strategically for specialty therapeutics By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can provide an even broader range of expertise, innovative data solutions, and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning, and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a presence worldwide with teams of experts delivering world-class solutions in the USA, UK, the Netherlands, Japan, China, and India. The Role We are seeking a motivated Tax Senior to join our global tax team. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax and working alongside team members in the US, UK, and India, this role supports global tax compliance, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a remote role, and the candidate must be based in India. Responsibilities - Assist in preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions. - Prepare and maintain workpapers for US GAAP and IFRS tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations. - Perform VAT/GST and Sales and Use Tax computations and reconciliation; prepare filing data and coordinate with third-party compliance providers. - Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions; assist in compiling global files and maintaining TP policies. - Prepare and review monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including tax balances and payable accounts. - Respond to queries from external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities. - Provide support during statutory audits, including preparing reconciliations and documentation for tax-related disclosures. - Assist with WHT and indirect tax registrations and filings as needed. - Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline global tax compliance and reporting. - Assist in the implementation and maintenance of tax compliance trackers and documentation libraries (tax-exempt certificates, W-8s, residency certificates, etc.). - Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and automation of routine tasks. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent preferred. - 25 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, indirect tax, or transfer pricingideally in a Big 4 or multinational environment. - Working knowledge of Indian and international tax concepts, particularly indirect taxes and intercompany arrangements. - Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience with NetSuite is a plus. - Experience with tax provision tools, Avalara, and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus. Our Guiding Principles For Success At Norstella 01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-Driven 02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality 03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace 04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance 05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning Benefits - 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day - 5% pension match - Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded) - Group Income Protection (100% employer funded) - Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment. Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you. All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella's job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: [Confidential Information]. Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you.