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.
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000 asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con una mejor manera, sino que la hacemos realidad.
- Cuidamos a nuestra gente, clientes, empresas, comunidades y el clima haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes construir la trayectoria profesional adecuada para ti.
Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
La información de compensación es precisa a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.
Es posible que se requiera que los solicitantes asistan a entrevistas en persona o por videoconferencia. Además, es posible que se requiera que los candidatos presenten su identificación actual emitida por el estado o gobierno durante cada entrevista.
Aunque nuestro sistema permite la postulación en todos los idiomas, el (los) idioma(s) y el (los) nivel(es) de competencia requeridos para el trabajo varían. Sin embargo, se requiere un nivel básico de inglés para fines de comunicación en toda la empresa.