Senior Associate - International Indirect Tax

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

Prepare and review VAT workpapers, ensuring accurate and timely VAT/GST return filings for UK, EMEA, and APAC entities, while supporting UK tax compliance activities.
Coordinate with tax consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve tax issues, improve processes, and provide cross-functional support and training.
Support tax projects, apply technical expertise, plan and prioritize compliance activities, and manage deliverables effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT/GST returns, supporting schedules, and workpapers to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
• Review invoices and transactions to determine the correct indirect tax treatment and support tax return filings.
• Prepare monthly VAT account reconciliations and review related accounting journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the posting of tax accounting entries and journal entries in Workday.
• Support Accounts Payable teams by addressing VAT/GST-related invoice queries and providing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve indirect tax issues and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Conduct indirect tax research and monitor legislative changes across EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring timely implementation of regulatory updates.
• Assist with tax-related projects, process transitions, and ad-hoc activities as required by the Head of Tax.
• Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support to team members to strengthen technical knowledge and drive team development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing technology-driven solutions in tax processes.
• Contribute to tax audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments by preparing supporting documentation and responding to information requests

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Experienced in International VAT/GST compliance across UK, EMEA, and APAC regions. Strong understanding of VAT legislation, indirect tax principles, and end-to-end VAT compliance processes.
• Solid accounting background with practical knowledge of financial processes and tax accounting.
• Good understanding of the operation and impact of VAT/GST on business transactions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong English speaking and written proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with tax advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and process improvement skills with a focus on compliance and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• VBA Macros, MS Access, EMEA Tax Knowledge, additional European language i.e. Germany / Spanish / Dutch.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.