About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business.
About the role
As an Executive – Indirect Taxes, you will make an impact by managing and supporting GST litigation and compliance activities while ensuring Cognizant’s adherence to evolving indirect tax regulations. As a valued member of the Global Indirect Tax team, you will work collaboratively with finance and business stakeholders to address regulatory requirements, manage audits, and support effective resolution of GST matters, contributing to the organization’s compliance and governance objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Actively manage and support litigation related to Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Assist in preparing and responding to Show Cause Notices (SCNs) and other communications from the GST authorities.
- Address technical GST‑related queries raised by internal business and finance teams.
- Interact with GST department officials to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution of queries and matters.
- Collaborate closely with other finance functions to gather and analyze data required for responding to departmental notices and audits.
- Participate in GST audits and support discussions with tax authorities.
- Stay updated on changes in GST laws, rules, and notifications, and ensure timely adoption of relevant changes.
- Support the organization in maintaining strong compliance and governance standards in indirect taxation.
What you need to have to be considered
- 3–5 years of experience in an indirect tax role, with hands‑on exposure to GST litigation and related activities.
- Strong and practical knowledge of GST law and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven ability to draft responses to Show Cause Notices, appeals, and related documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
- Attention to detail and a structured approach to handling regulatory and compliance matters.
These will help you succeed
- Experience working in a corporate or large‑organization indirect tax environment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting regulatory timelines.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to tax law changes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills when dealing with internal teams and external authorities.
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation
Work Model
We believe that hybrid work supports flexibility and collaboration. For this role, a minimum of three days per week will be based out of a Cognizant office in Chennai. Work arrangements may evolve depending on business or project requirements, and we remain committed to transparency and work‑life balance through dedicated wellbeing programs.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
コグニザントのコミュニティ：
私たちは、互いを尊重し支え合う優秀な人材の集まりです。社員一人ひとりが成長し、力を発揮できるよう、エネルギッシュで協力的かつインクルーシブな職場環境を大切にしています。
- コグニザントは、世界中に30万人以上のアソシエイトを擁するグローバルコミュニティです。
- 私たちは、より良い方法を夢見るだけでなく、それを実現します。
- 人、クライアント、企業、地域社会、そして環境に対して、常に「正しいこと」を行うことで責任を果たします。
- あなたにとって最適なキャリアパスを築くことができる、革新的な環境を提供します。
私たちについて：
コグニザント（NASDAQ: CTSH）は、AI builderおよびテクノロジーサービスプロバイダとして、AI投資を企業価値へとつなげるフルスタックのAIソリューションを提供しています。業界、業務プロセス、エンジニアリングに関する深い専門性を強みに、各企業固有のコンテキストをテクノロジーシステムに組み込み、人の力を最大限に引き出すとともに、具体的な成果の創出と、急速に変化する世界におけるグローバル企業の競争力維持を支援します。詳しくは、当社ウェブサイト www.cognizant.com をご覧ください。
コグニザントは機会均等を重視する雇用主です。応募者および候補者は、人種、肌の色、性別、宗教、信条、性的指向、性自認、国籍、障がい、遺伝情報、妊娠、退役軍人の地位、または連邦、州、地方の法律で保護されているその他の特性に基づいて差別されることはありません。
免責事項：
応募者は、対面またはビデオ会議による面接への参加を求められる場合があります。また、各面接の際に、現住所または政府発行の身分証明書の提示が必要となる場合があります。