Job Description

Company DescriptionNIQ is the world\'s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View\xe2\x84\xa2.NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world\'s population. For more information, visit .Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: | | |The Indirect Tax Leader at NIQ leads our Indirect Tax Support team within the Global Finance Operations team. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of indirect tax compliance, managing indirect tax provisions, and coordinating with external advisors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with applicable indirect tax laws and regulations. As the Indirect Tax Leader, you will ensure that all activities related to indirect taxation are executed with high standards of efficiency and effectiveness and are in compliance with global indirect tax laws and regulations. Reporting directly to Finance Operations Leadership, this role manages a team of approximately 10-15 associates, including Indirect Tax Analysts, and is key to maintaining clear service level agreements with various internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

• Indirect Tax Compliance Management: Oversee the complete indirect tax compliance lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate filings of all indirect tax returns.
• Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement strategies for efficient indirect tax management, including VAT, GST, Sales and Use Taxes and other applicable taxes across various jurisdictions.
• Process Optimization: Continually assess and enhance indirect tax processes and systems to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a team of indirect tax professionals, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Keep abreast of changes in indirect tax regulations and adjust strategies and processes accordingly to maintain compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of the indirect tax strategy with overall business objectives.
• External Coordination: Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities to resolve issues, optimize tax positions, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

QualificationsQualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field. A professional certification (CPA, CA, CTA) in taxation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax management, with a strong focus on indirect taxation within a multinational corporation or consulting firm.
• Expert Knowledge of Indirect Taxation: Extensive knowledge of VAT, GST, and other sales and use taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a tax team, with strong mentoring and development capabilities.
• Analytical Abilities: Exceptional analytical skills to manage large datasets and interpret tax laws and regulations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to address tax issues and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP), indirect tax technology solutions (e.g., Vertex and ONESOURCE Indirect Tax), and other data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

Our BenefitsAt NIQ, we\'re dedicated to providing more than just a job-we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you\'ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we\'re committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

Additional InformationWhy NIQ India Private Limited is a Great Place To Work\xc2\xae
India continues to stand out as one of the largest and fastest-growing developing economies globally, offering NIQ a significant opportunity. It is imperative that we prioritize India as a key investment market, not only for our business growth but also for the personal and professional development of our team members. To fully harness the potential of this market, expand our operations effectively, and realize our growth objectives, we have developed an exciting plan tailored specifically for India. Together, we\'ll unlock the full potential of this thriving market, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Join us in envisioning the exhilarating journey and ambitious goals ahead.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center:Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQNIQ is the world\'s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View\xe2\x84\xa2. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world\'s population.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: | | |Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center:

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