Tax Manager

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) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT – identify barrier 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 offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge 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 footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

The Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Tax Manager to oversee core tax compliance processes, including indirect tax filings, transfer pricing, reconciliations, and tax provision support. This role will support and review work performed by junior staff, coordinate with external advisors, and partner with Norstella's global finance and accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate tax deliverables across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a remote role, and the candidate must be based in India.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation and review of corporate tax returns and workpapers for international entities.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly tax provisions under US GAAP and IFRS, including review of deferred tax computations and disclosures.
• Oversee VAT/GST and Sales & Use Tax compliance processes for jurisdictions including India, UK, and EU.
• Support and review transfer pricing documentation, including local files, intercompany transactions, and financial schedules.
• Manage tax account reconciliations and GL mapping; ensure accuracy of balances and timely follow-ups.
• Review external advisor deliverables (returns, memos, reports) and provide comments before finalization.
• Assist in managing tax inquiries, audits, and controversy matters in coordination with global tax and legal teams.
• Implement and maintain tax compliance trackers and documentation libraries (tax-exempt certificates, W8s, residency certificates, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and automation of routine tasks.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant/Tax Advisor (CA, ACA, CTA, or equivalent)
• Five to eight years of combined experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department of a multinational company, or a combination of both.
• Experience with VAT/GST regimes in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, India, and South Africa is preferred (more jurisdictions may be added as the business grows).
• Strong experience in corporate tax compliance and tax accounting, including working with current and deferred taxes.
• International tax exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience with 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 opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

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