Job Description

Overview
At Barry Callebaut, we integrate global expertise with the strength of global talent to drive innovation and efficiency across our global operations. Our Global Business Services (GBS) center, located in Hyderabad, plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless delivery across 147 facilities worldwide, contributing to annual revenues of CHF 10.5 billion. As a distinct global capability hub, GBS India is uniquely positioned to enhance strategic & operational excellence. In India, we are cultivating a high-performing team that brings specialized capabilities and forward-thinking solutions to our global network. Our professionals lead strategic, transformative initiatives that are shaping the future of the chocolate industry while advancing global careers. By leveraging the promising talent pool, leadership, and business insights, we drive digital innovation, process excellence, and sustainability - contributing meaningfully to our mission of making sustainable chocolate the norm.
About the role
The Site indirect tax lead shall manage India indirect tax compliance for Barry Callebaut at India. The indirect tax lead will work on indirect tax compliance, audit and provisioning functions for Barry Callebaut group. Indirect tax lead is expected to work independently with minimal support with internal and external business partners, identify and implement process improvement opportunities and drive positive change across the organization.
Key responsibilities include

• Key Job Responsibilities

• Managing day to day GST compliance reporting for Barry Callebaut group and guiding business teams on various day to day indirect tax matters
• GST Reconciliations / ITC Reconciliation / Follow up with vendors for credit loss
• Working closely with cross functional team and improving tax compliance processes
• Understanding the business of the organization and evaluating the tax effect / implications on business transactions
• Stay updated on changes in indirect tax, customs laws regulations and procedures

• Audit Matters

• Demonstrate ownership of the process and work related to indirect tax audit
• Review tax accounting, provisioning and leading interactions with internal and external auditors
• Working with internal stakeholders to gather requisite information for effective management of audit and litigation process

• Assessment, Litigations & Strategy

• Working on various projects impacting the future strategy of the indirect tax function to minimize / mitigate adverse litigation
• Publishing trackers and dashboards on key tax risks and exceptions
• Supporting with advice as well as workings during assessments and litigations
• Help IT teams to prepare reports related to indirect tax - GST / Customs

• Customs

• Conduct review of documents to ensure compliance with custom regulations
• Verify declarations and documentations submitted by importers / exporters
• Assess duties, taxes and fees applicable for clearance; review the data
• Identify discrepancies in the import / export process to de-risk the Company
• Coordinate with other government agencies and law enforcement agencies to facilitate customs litigations
• Provide guidance and assistance to importers/exporters regarding customs procedures and requirements to cross functional teams

Scope:

• GBS India and Barry Callebaut Cocoa and Chocolate Ingredients India Pvt. Ltd.

Essential Experience & Knowledge / Technical or Functional Competencies

• A minimum of 10-12 years of experience across taxation function is required
• Chartered Accountant
• Well versed with tax laws such as Income Tax Act, GST, Customs rules and regulations etc.
• Strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Planning, priority setting, problem solving and monitoring skills.
• Fluent in English, exposure to Hindi and Telugu is an added advantage.
• Familiar with SAP and manufacturing plant set up.
• Experience in a GBS/GCC environment is mandatory.
• Internal and external stakeholder exposure is necessary.
• Prior work experience with multi-national companies with distributed global workforce is required.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Advanced communication & negotiation skills.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what wexe2x80x99ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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