Job Description

17 - 20 Years
1 Opening
Bengaluru

Role description

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the INDUS GCR VAT compliance team, including multiple managers and their teams, ensuring alignment with global objectives and best practices.



Oversee end-to-end compliance processes across jurisdictions, setting standards for data extraction, transformation, and submission.



Champion the design and implementation of technology-driven solutions for statutory reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory filings, leveraging ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).



Drive digital transformation and automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the function.



Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, mentoring managers and empowering them to develop high-performing teams.



Manage executive-level client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and proactive risk management.



Lead the onboarding and transition of new clients and compliance processes to shared service or delivery centers, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.



Develop and implement talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience

15+ years of progressive experience in global compliance, statutory reporting, or tax operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing managers and large teams.



Deep hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and compliance technologies (Alteryx, Power BI, Avalara, Vertex, ONESOURCE).



Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation and automation initiatives at scale.



Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.



Experience managing teams in a global delivery model or shared services environment.



Proven track record of developing leaders and building high-performance teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, or Taxation.



Professional certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.



Extensive exposure to global tax regimes and statutory reporting requirements.



Experience in Big 4 or similar global organizations is highly desirable.

About Grant Thornton INDUS

'Grant Thornton INDUS' comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn't just what we do - it's how we do it. We support and enable the firm's purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. We're collaborators - obsessed with quality and ready for anything - who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thornton's access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India - Bengaluru and Kolkata