Manager, Non-US Indirect Tax

About the Role:

The Non-US Indirect Tax team is a global team of four professionals dedicated to ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations outside the United States. The team is responsible for managing all aspects of non-US indirect tax compliance, including statutory filings, audits, and tax claims. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, the team values inclusivity and continuous improvement to support S&P Global's business divisions effectively.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• VAT Compliance Support: Ensure VAT compliance outside the US, including filing statutory returns and managing related audits.
• Global VAT Management: Assist in managing VAT obligations for the global supply of digital services and international conferences.
• Account Reconciliation: Review reconciliations of various indirect tax accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordination: Coordinate with external tax compliance providers and internal finance teams to ensure VAT compliance frameworks and processes are well-structured, efficient, and executed accurately and on time.
• Policy Development: Lead the development and implementation of Global T&E VAT recovery policies and procedures.
• Indirect Tax Policies: Assist in developing and maintaining indirect tax accounting policies and procedures.
• System Updates: Work with internal teams to ensure rate changes and new tax rules are timely incorporated into systems and processes.
• Project Support: Support large-scale enterprise transformation and tax technology projects, such as implementing an automated e-invoicing solution to meet tax mandates.
• Guidance and Risk Management: Provide guidance to business divisions on VAT-related inquiries to ensure tax risks are managed appropriately.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments for indirect tax processes, identifying areas for control enhancements to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor a Transaction Tax Specialist to ensure effective performance and development.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in tax compliance with a strong focus on indirect tax compliance to establish and maintain efficient and accurate processes.
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of indirect tax laws and regulations to assist SPGI’s business divisions.
• Skills: Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
• Team Management: At least 1 year of team management experience.
• Collaboration: Experience working closely with controllers and finance teams.

Hybrid role: 2 days a week work from the UK office

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Experience with Oracle and Vertex systems is desirable.
• Compliance Environment: Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment is desirable.
• Advisory Experience: Prior experience in providing indirect tax advisory services is preferred.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People: We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.