Tax Accountant - VAT or GST, Excel Proficiency - 3-5 Years - Pune

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for Global Service Desk Engineer to join our ever evolving Digital Workspace Team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer

About the team

As a member of the Tax team, VAT accountant will perform the VAT accounting and VAT reporting obligations for WP companies in EMEA.

What you’ll own

• Review postings made to VAT GL accounts and ensure that month end balances are accurate.

• Investigate irregular postings made by other teams.

• Ensure all required journals are prepared and posted prior to period closing. Submit reconciliations of VAT GL accounts to ARCS before deadline (i.e. 19th of each month).

• Obtain all relevant AR and AP reports from Oracle Cloud or from other departments. Review AR and AP reports to identify any irregularities prior to using them to prepare VAT returns. This includes (i) analysing transactions to determine correct VAT treatment both from a VAT recovery perspective and appropriate assignment to the appropriate business sector of Worldpay, and (ii) identifying incorrect use of tax codes and follow-up to ensure users are educated on the use of these.

• Ensure VAT returns are prepared and submitted for internal review by assigned deadlines. Ensure VAT returns and respective payments are remitted to tax authorities by statutory deadlines to avoid penalties/interest. Ensure VAT preparation checklist is completed.

• VAT returns review, where they are prepared by external accountants.

• Provide necessary information to external accountants for the submission of VAT returns by required deadlines. Review VAT returns prepared by external accountants. Ensure all AP and AR issues are documented in the relevant issue log.

• Handling queries from other Teams/BUs are replied within reasonable timeframe depending on the nature of the queries.

• Identify VAT processes which can improved.

• Assist with the implementation of projects.

• Assist with internal and external VAT audits.

Where you’ll own it

You’ll own it in Pune office. Please note that this is an office first position

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

• Knowledge of general corporate and withholding tax concepts, practices and procedures. Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards.

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools.

• Analytical and statistical examination skills, with attention to detail and accuracy and

• Ability to understand and apply learned concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met.

• Ability to create spreadsheets and demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software.

• Confidentiality and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

· Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.

· Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals.

We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

· Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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