Tax Analyst

The role

You will file local Indian direct and indirect tax returns and manage the local tax filing calendar. You will also prepare global VAT and GST returns for EMEA, APAC and Canada, and help the US tax team with ASC 740 tax provision calculations for Yext India.

What you will do

• File all local Indian direct and indirect tax returns on time with external service providers and the internal tax team
• Maintain and monitor the local tax filing calendar
• Prepare, collate and review global VAT/GST returns for EMEA, APAC and Canada with external advisors
• Assist with monthly tax account reconciliations, calculations, journal entries and tax return preparation
• Assist the US team with quarterly and annual US GAAP ASC 740 income tax provision inputs for Yext India
• Help with tax audits, including gathering information and responding to auditor inquiries
• Identify process improvements and automate workpapers
• Assist with SOX process implementation for Yext India
• Keep up to date with direct and indirect tax law changes
• Develop in-depth knowledge of tools and applications that support tax processes

Required qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience with local Indian direct and indirect tax calculations, filings and requirements
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and advanced Excel skills (pivots, SUMIFS, INDEXMATCH, etc.)
• Self-starter who works well with service providers to complete tasks and projects
• Sense of responsibility, initiative and high-quality work standards
• Ability to multitask, work under tight deadlines and track and report progress
• Willingness to work flexible hours with global business

Nice to have

• US GAAP accounting knowledge
• US Sales Tax, European VAT or other global indirect tax experience
• Interest in international taxes, including Digital Services Taxes
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, Zuora billing or Avalara sales tax software
• Chartered Accountant or MBA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Prior experience at a Big 4 firm or in the in-house tax function of a US multinational

Benefits

• Performance-based compensation: bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave
• National Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and OPD coverage for you, your spouse, two children and two parents (subject to eligibility)
• Relocation assistance and allowance for eligible candidates
• Office amenities including gaming rooms, a pantry and breakout areas

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance is offered to eligible candidates
• Stock options are available for eligible positions
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About the company

Yext is an enterprise agentic marketing platform that helps brands and partners manage and measure visibility across AI and traditional search. Thousands of brands in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality and food use it.