Electronic Arts

Job Title: Tax Analyst
Department: Global Finance 
Location: Hyderabad, India

Introduction to Function & Role

Join a collaborative and high-performing Global Indirect  Tax team at Electronic Arts (EA), a world leader in interactive entertainment. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy finance professional to support global VAT and Sales Tax compliance processes across EA Inc. and EA Swiss Sarl. The Indirect Tax Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams based in the UK, US, and India, providing crucial support in tax filings, reconciliations, and automation initiatives.

This role will provide the right candidate with a solid foundation in global indirect tax and opportunities to contribute to transformation through process improvements and technology adoption.

Roles and Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file VAT returns, Intrastat, and EC Sales List declarations for multiple jurisdictions.
• Support Sales and Use Tax return preparation and reconciliation for North America.
• Assist in VAT revenue reconciliation, balance sheet recons, M-M1 analysis, and variance reviews.
• Prepare VAT offset journal entries and support VAT close activities.
• Perform indirect tax reconciliations, including journal preparation, Cadency workpapers and documentation of related accounting entries

Process Excellence & Automation:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Alteryx workflows to support tax return processes and reconciliations.
• Improve documentation of procedures and internal controls related to VAT and Sales Tax.
• Collaborate with the IT and Tax teams for system changes, validations, and audit trails (e.g., Omniflow, Oracle R12).

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-Starter with good conceptual knowledge
• Highly collaborative and proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to learning and applying new technologies and process improvement.

Job Requirements

• Education: Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant or Bachelor’s/master’s in commerce.
• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience in VAT Accounting, Indirect Tax, or Compliance roles.
• Skills & Tools:
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle R12 and Cadency (certification preferred).
  • Exposure to Alteryx, Power BI, and HFM is an advantage.
  • Strong command of MS Excel and familiarity with large ERP systems.
• Tax Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in VAT Return preparation and review.
  • Exposure to global indirect tax processes (especially EU/US).
  • Experience in VAT-related statistical surveys and reconciliations is desirable.