Job Description

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Reports to:

Group VAT Manager

Location:

Gurgaon, India

Type of contract:

Full time

Work set up:

Hybrid

About the role

The primary responsibility of the role will be to support EU/UK VAT processes such as VAT returns preparation, handling statutory/ internal audit and reporting to internal and external customers. These responsibilities will constitute approximately 80-85 percent of the overall activity profile for this role.

The remaining 15-20 percent of the job commitment will be to act as a Transfer Pricing Cover depending on the business needs of the Tax team. These activities may include support with Transfer Pricing group allocations and documentation, amongst others. No prior Transfer Pricing experience is required as the Transfer Pricing involvement will be limited.

The other key element of the role is interaction with cross-functional teams in FSSC and also dealing with multi-locational /cultural customers across Europe.

Key accountabilities

Core Tasks

• Prepare/ submit/ support external advisor in submission of VAT returns/compliance for the assigned countries.
• Carry-out monthly/ quarterly/ annual variance analysis.
• Handle statutory/ internal audit and support VAT audits.
• Drive/ support VAT projects.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Identify and timely escalate potential issues to the Reporting Manager.
• Support with delivering Transfer Pricing group allocations and documentation, on a limited basis only in the capacity of Transfer Pricing Cover.
• Support such other projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Role specific requirements

Essential

• Must be able to work with a high deal of accuracy.
• Analytical bend of mind.
• Good written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Should be able to relate to multi-cultural European customers.
• Ability to work under significant pressure and commitment to meet stringent timelines.
• Must possess the skills to work cross-functionally, identify best practices and ensure standardisation.
• Keen to take up extra responsibilities.
• Mind-set of excellent process execution and continuous improvement.
• Good command of Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must be inquisitive, open to learning and keen to pursue any opportunity for self-development.

Desirable

• Newly qualified Chartered Accountant
• Alternatively, CA with 0-3 years of work experience in Tier 2/3 CA firm/ industry - handling VAT returns (preferably EU/UK VAT returns) and related VAT compliance
• CA Intermediate

Role specific requirements

Behaviours

Others

• Understands what 'service' must be provided to customers and delivers this flawlessly.
• Follows through on customer enquiries, requests or complaints - making sure that the customer has received a response even if not responding in person.
• Keeps all promises they make, always delivering to agreed deadlines.
• Hands over work that is complete, accurate and of high quality, to ensure that no re-work or questioning is required, minimising disruptions in our ability to deliver.
• Drives own personal development to gain the right skills and experience to be able to perform their job to the highest standard.
• Exhibits honesty, openness, integrity and ethical behaviour
• Punctual and prepared for meetings, contributing opinions, ideas and questions to improve the outcome of the meeting.
• Develops and uses methods to share information on their role with others within their team, ensuring that everyone understands how to work together.
• Shares responsibility and provides support when necessary.

• Be aware of Colt' information security, business continuity, quality and other ISO or equivalent policies/ industry standards and discharge duties against them as appropriate.
• Identify risks related to process and information security and treat/ mitigate the same as appropriate.

About Colt

At Colt, we provide world-class network and voice connectivity across Europe, Asia and North America's largest business hubs. We've been specialists in our field for nearly three decades - and we've won awards for being a technology innovator and pioneer. We go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary connections to help our customers succeed, and we have the industry leading net promoter score (NPS) to prove it.

What is like working with us?

As well as our competitive salaries and incentive plans, we have lots of flexible benefits and local rewards packages. We also know that a work life balance is important, and our people say it's one of the great advantages of working at Colt.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth.

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click .

Our values

We live by our Colt values every day, whether we're launching new projects or solving problems together. Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.

We know people matter

Whether it's a customer, a partner or an employee, we build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and integrity. We value diversity and strive to be more inclusive so everyone has the freedom to speak up, be heard and thrive.

We always find a better way

By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed through the power of connectivity. We're swift to adapt and take responsibility for the promises we make.

We win together

We believe in the power of many and stand shoulder to shoulder with customers, partners and colleagues collaborating on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact, and rally behind the decision to make it a success.

We can change the world

We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have - passion, technology and connectivity - to create good.

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What we offer:

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognizes the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Access to Online-learning Platform
• Business mentoring
• Option of parking slots in the Colt Campus
• Lunch vouchers