Senior Tax Specialist

JLLGurugram, HaryanaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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Role Overview

As an Indirect Tax Analyst within JLL's in-house tax organization, you will support European VAT compliance and reporting operations. This role requires managing multi-country indirect tax processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of tax filings, and collaborating with finance teams across Europe to maintain compliance with local VAT regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly indirect tax returns for review and approval by the JLL Tax Leader/Manager and Country Tax Advisor. Submit approved returns to tax authorities within required deadlines and confirm successful tax payments. Complete additional tax filings including intrastate reports, summary tax statements, and annual VAT returns as required by local regulations.

Data Management & Reconciliation

Record tax adjustments arising from manual processes, providing clear explanations and maintaining supporting documentation for all entries. Execute Thomson Reuters system control checks to identify errors and anomalies, documenting resolutions and explanations. Reconcile VAT accounting accounts against Thomson Reuters data sources including VAT declarations, profit and loss statements, intrastate filings, and summary tax statements to ensure alignment.

Analysis & Quality Assurance

Perform KPI monitoring and analyze trends in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany VAT transactions. Identify patterns, anomalies, and potential compliance risks through systematic transaction review.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with finance teams across Europe to identify and correct source data errors, ensuring remedial actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Provide documentation and analysis support during tax audits and statutory audit reviews.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to enhance existing tax processes and lead improvement initiatives. Participate as an active team member in internal projects and system implementations, bringing tax expertise to broader organizational initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain strong working relationships with European tax and finance stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and responsive service delivery across time zones and countries.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a tax-focused position with demonstrated knowledge of European VAT regulations AND solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Thomson Reuters tax compliance software (or similar enterprise tax platforms). Good working knowledge of MS Excel Word and MS Outlook

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and geographies.

Work Requirements

Availability to work during European business hours to align with stakeholder time zones and filing deadlines. Focus on continuous improvement and meeting delivery timelines consistently.

Personal Attributes

Motivation and enthusiasm to perform at the highest standards. Passion for tax compliance excellence and process optimization.

Location:

On-site –Gurugram, HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Tags:

JBS

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