Avaya - US S&U Tax Manager

Avaya - US S&U Tax Manager (4-8 THE is a global leader in communications products, solutions and services for businesses of all sizes, delivering technology predominantly through software and services. Avaya is headquartered in NJ, USA, with a direct or indirect presence across the US and in approximately 180 countries. Avaya has a large existing presence in India (city. And city)

The Avaya Tax Team :

Avayas tax team is based in the USA (NJ), UK, and India, with an excellent reputation across the organization. The tax team works closely with the controllership team, as well as other core functions. As part of a small & friendly tax team, you will have the ability to make a difference and support the business to enable execution of Avayas strategic growth plans.

About the Role :

This is an integral role, with the key focus on ensuring that Avayas US legal entities comply with their Sales and Use Tax requirements

Core responsibilities (90%) :

• Responsible for all US Sales & Use tax matters (including : compliance, documentation, audit defense, & reserve analysis)
• Manage outsourced US Sales & Use tax compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Sale & Use tax returns
• Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Sales & Use compliance
• Develop, maintain, implement and improve processes, policies and guidelines to manage indirect tax risks & compliance.
• Support on US Sales & Use tax audits, including provision of data and determination of post audit risk management actions.
• Management of the US Sales & Use tax exemption certificate processes (work undertaken by Avaya Customer Master Data team)
• Ensure full and timely utilization of tax credits and refunds, to manage cash taxes
• Manage the Companys US Sales & Use reconciliations on a quarterly basis
• Approval of payments related to indirect tax filings
• Support indirect tax technology changes (including Vertex)
• Assist Indirect Senior Tax Manager with providing business support on indirect tax matters (e.g. new commercial structures, taxation of new offerings, customer / supplier queries).
• Liaison with external US Sales & Use tax advisors

Other responsibilities (10%)

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside Avaya. The ideal candidate will already have a strong background in US Sales & Use taxes. The candidate also needs to have flexibility in order to have some work time overlap with UK and New Jersey tax team members

Core skills & experience :

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