Job Description

About McDonalds in IndiaOne of the worldxe2x80x99s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries McDonaldxe2x80x99s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual with direct tax compliance and global provision experience to join our Finance Operations Shared Service Center in Hyderabad. In this role, this individual will be responsible for understanding the data required for global tax compliance and provision processes, ensuring timely tax filings, performing core calculations and analysis, and enabling process optimization. This role involves close collaboration with global Tax teams and external providers to support efficient and accurate tax activities.Who were looking for:

• A tax professional with 5-8 years of experience in direct and/or indirect tax compliance and reporting, preferably in a shared service center or multinational organization.
• Strong leadership and team management skills including proven experience in managing teams and delivering results through others.
• In-depth knowledge of global direct, indirect, and transfer pricing laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• High degree of business acumen, understanding end-to-end finance and tax reporting processes and related dependencies
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to oversee detailed tax computations and compliance activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with third-party outsourced providers and familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle Cloud, Vertex, and OneSource.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of direct, indirect, and transfer pricing tax professionals, ensuring clarity in roles, expectations, and career development opportunities.
• Oversee daily operations of direct and indirect tax resources including providing guidance and resolving escalations as needed and providing regular updates to the Global Tax Process Lead (GPL).
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that aligns with McDonalds values and objectives.

Tax Compliance & Transfer Pricing Oversight:

• Manage the activities performed by GBS Tax members on behalf of the Global Tax team, and gather regular feedback from GPL and market teams.
• Monitor and validate data prepared by staff for compliance purposes, including data extraction from Oracle Cloud, OneSource, and Vertex.
• Stay updated on changes in tax regulations and communicate their implications to the team and other stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

• Regularly review master data to identify changes to incorporate into downstream direct tax reporting processes.
• Coordinate with resources in the Global Taxation team to support Finance Functional Solutions Tax Lead in updating and maintaining OneSource Tax Provision based on regulatory or business changes.
• Work with Global Tax Process Lead (GPL) to conduct regular reviews and audits to identify potential risks and areas for process improvement.
• Implement standardized procedures and controls to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the direct tax compliance process.

Performance & Metrics:

• Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to direct tax compliance and reporting.
• Monitor performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to meet or exceed targets.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes and ensure timely delivery of services.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Act as the primary point of contact within the shared service center for internal stakeholders on tax matters, including audits, inquiries, and planning.
• Coordinate with market tax teams to support audit requests and ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global Tax leaders, Finance, Legal, and IT teams.

Work location:Hyderabad, IndiaWork pattern:Full time role.Work mode: Hybrid.Additional Information:McDonalds is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. McDonalds provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.McDonalds Capability Center India Private Limited (McDonalds in India) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonalds in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonalds in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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