Manager, Indirect Tax

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

The Indirect Tax Manager will be a part of a growing and vibrant tax team. 

The position includes working with a local tax team of 3 tax professionals based in India, supporting an international tax team based in the Netherlands, the UK and the US focused on international projects for the region as well as indirect tax compliance.Duties include reviewing and partly preparing global indirect tax compliance, automating indirect tax compliance and work in support for the US and EMEA HQ tax initiatives. One direct report will be reporting to the manager. Directly reporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager located in Amsterdam at the EMEA HQ.

Your Impact

The Indirect Tax Manager will have the following responsibilities:  

• Participate in projects to support the further growth of the region.

• Be a contact person and business partner for the JAPAC region.

• Review / prepare indirect tax reporting for both the EMEA and JAPAC region.

• Ensure that VAT and GST returns are prepared accurately and filed in a timely manner.

• Work closely with the accounting team and AP teams of EMEA and JAPAC.

• Prepare timely updates on new tax laws and tax rates.

• Review and prepare financial data and perform financial analysis and report discrepancies.

• Provide advice to business partners on indirect  tax impacts.

• Support international indirect tax audits, projects and ad hoc tax projects.

• Support continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of functions and processes i.e. automation of VAT process, heavy use of Alteryx for automation of the reports.

Your Experience 

The Indirect Tax Manager will be a qualified tax professional with experience in preparing indirect tax compliance and strong analytical skills and technical background in relevant tools.

• Tax and accounting technical proficiency with principles of international indirect taxation.

• Finished CA Degree in Economics, Tax or Accounting.

• 8 +  years tax experience in both a Big 4 accounting firm and/or equivalent multinational corporate tax department.

• Qualified experience with indirect tax compliance work for multinational companies.

• Must demonstrate strong English verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with technology/software environments, SAP, Alteryx or similar ETL is preferred.

• Demonstrates high integrity and trustworthiness. 

• Very organized and have the ability to multitask and prioritize in fast moving and complex situations.

• Have a flexible time schedule that allows managing due dates and regular overlap with international locations.

• Strong analytical and computer skills required, technology oriented person.

• Team oriented and group contributor that facilitates collaboration.

• Detail-oriented, motivated and a positive person.

The Team

The Indirect Tax Team at Palo Alto Networks is a diverse and fun team. We have regular contact during the week with each other and try to help each other where we can. We are a diverse team and try to be the go-to team for any indirect tax questions there are in the organization. As a team we try to  be supportive but firm, reliable, proactive and adept new technologies to make our work simpler and better. In the Bangalore office, there is an extensive tax team consisting of employees with different backgrounds and expertise of which you will be part too.

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.