Sr. Tax Specialist

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, Reputation Defender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages. Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. 

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About the Role

• As a Tax Specialist, we are seeking a meticulous and experienced Tax Specialist to join our tax team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in assisting global tax teams with accurate and timely global tax compliance reporting and tax audit procedures. This role requires collaboration with various departments and a strong understanding of accounting and tax principles

What You Will Do in This Role

• Retrieve data from Oracle and other accounting software systems like Business Objects. This data is essential for various tax compliances, such as AP reports for 26Q, 27Q, and advance tax payment reports for CIT returns, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the extracted data.

• Extract, modify, and prepare tax reports, including tax payable and tax receivable reports, organizing data to meet the needs of global tax functions for EMEA, APJ, and US entities.

• Systematically validate and store data in prescribed locations to ensure its availability for other tax functions.

• Perform tax reconciliation to ensure no tax leakage.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments like Accounts Payable, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Payroll, and IT to understand data requirements for annual or monthly direct and indirect tax compliance, providing necessary support.

• Prepare requisite schedules and tables in the prescribed format for tax reporting compliance, such as fixed asset schedules and shareholders' equity, as requested by global tax teams.

• Support tax audits globally by extracting necessary information/data and organizing it into schedules as requested by tax authorities in various jurisdictions.

• Conduct detailed invoice verification and validation to ensure accurate tax return reporting.

• Prepare and post all tax-related accounting journal entries (JEs), ensuring correctness and timeliness, including tax provision adjustment JEs required for year-end closures.

• Prepare quarterly reconciliation of tax general ledgers (GLs).

What You’ll Need to be Successful in this Role

• CA Inter / ICWA Inter with 3-5 years of experience, or B. Com / M. Com with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.

• Experience in GST, Corporate Tax, or Global Taxes is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel formulas and functions. Knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP software is preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.