Senior Tax Analyst
Senior Tax Analyst
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Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multilocation brands with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform brands can seamlessly deliver consistent accurate and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work globally by industry leaders such as Built In Fortune and Great Place To Work!
Yext is expanding its International Operation Center and is looking for a talented and dynamic Tax Analyst to be part of the tax function based in India. Reporting and working directly with the tax team located in the US the candidate is critical in defining and managing the processes for local tax filings and requirements and will assist the US team on direct and indirect tax related tasks. The Tax Analyst will need to interact directly with other finance members across the organization as well as with external tax advisors. The ideal candidate is someone whos selfmotivated a quick learner with excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrates strong initiative ownership and passion. This role is fully onsite in our Hyderabad India office.
What youll do
- Work with external service providers and internal tax team members to accurately and timely file all local Indian direct and indirect tax returns; maintain and monitor local tax filing calendar
- Assist in monthly tax account reconciliations calculations journal entries and tax return preparations
- Develop knowledge of both Direct and Indirect Tax laws and apply to the business and keep uptodate with changes
- Develop indepth knowledge of tools and applications supporting Tax processes
- Assist the US tax team with inputs / preparations of the quarterly and annual US GAAP ASC740 Income Tax Provision calculations for the Yext India entity
- At times assist with tax audits including gathering information and assembling responses to auditor inquiries
- Proactively identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to automate existing workpapers and streamline processes
- Assist in SOX process implementation for Yext India entity
What you have
- Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in handling local Indian direct/indirect tax calculations filings and requirements
- Solid understanding of accounting in the general ledger and financial statements US GAAP accounting knowledge a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and advanced Excel skills (Pivots SUMIFS INDEXMATCH etc.
- Selfstarter who is able to be selfreliant and motivated to take on tasks and demonstrate the ability to work with service providers to drive tasks and projects to completion
- Sense of responsibility initiative and highquality work standards
- Strong willingness to work flexible hours with global business from time to time
- Must be able to multitask work efficiently under tight deadlines and proactively track and report progress
- Selfmotivated to apply learned experiences and leverage best practices
Bonus points
- Prior experience / knowledge with US Sales Tax/European VAT or other global indirect taxes a plus keen interest in international taxes including emerging taxes e.g. Digital Services Taxes
- Experience with Netsuite ERP system/Zuora billing system/Avalara sales tax software a plus
- Chartered Accountant / MBA with Bachelors degree in Accounting
- Prior working experience at Big 4 Public Accounting Firms or in house tax function of a US multinational companies
Perks and Benefits
At Yext we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search and we know that to achieve that we need a global team of innovators visionary thought leaders and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.
We believe that people do their best when they feel their best and to feel their best they must be wellinformed fuelled and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best we offer a wide range of benefits and perks including:
- PerformanceBased Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
- Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Sick Leave Casual Leave Bereavement Leave National Holidays and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy worklife balance.
- Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you your spouse two dependent children and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
- Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
- WorldClass Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a topnotch infrastructure including gaming rooms a plush pantry and breakout areas.
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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races colors ethnicities religions creeds national origins ancestries genetics sexes pregnancy or childbirth sexual orientations genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual) ages physical or mental disabilities citizenships marital parental and/or familial status past current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. It is Yexts policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application interviewing or participating in the employee selection process please complete this form.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
