Associate Director - Indirect Tax

About this role

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

The Indirect Tax role will provide leadership and subject matter expertise for indirect tax activities across India and a potential portfolio of markets within the broader regional organization.

The role will be responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of indirect tax compliance, governance, controls and advisory activities, while partnering closely with business, finance, accounting, legal, treasury, tax centers and external tax service providers.

The role will combine hands-on operational ownership and stakeholder leadership, helping ensure consistent execution, effective risk management and continuous improvement across the potential markets within scope.

The successful candidate will work as part of a globally integrated tax organization and will contribute to the development and standardization of indirect tax processes, controls and operating practices across markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance & Operations

• Manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance for India and assigned markets, ensuring timely filings, payments, and statutory reporting.

• Monitor tax obligations, compliance risks, and controls while maintaining robust documentation and audit readiness.

• Provide indirect tax expertise, manage advisor relationships, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive compliance, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.

Tax Accounting, Controls & Governance

• Support accurate indirect tax accounting and reporting in compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and company tax policies.

• Maintain effective indirect tax controls and governance by monitoring compliance, documentation, and process adherence.

• Drive consistency and continuous improvement of indirect tax processes and controls across assigned markets.

Tax Audits, Controversy & Authorities

• Support indirect tax audits, reviews, and controversy matters by coordinating with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess business impact, and drive appropriate compliance actions.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 10+ years of indirect tax, tax accounting, compliance, or advisory experience, preferably within a multinational organization and/or Big 4 environment.

• Strong expertise in indirect tax compliance, tax accounting, controls, and multi-jurisdictional tax operations, with experience managing external advisors and service providers.

• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Shared Services, and business teams in a global environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/tax technology platforms (e.g., SAP), with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting indirect tax operations across multiple countries within regional or global tax operating models.

• Experience driving process standardization, transformation, automation, and outsourced/co-sourced tax compliance initiatives.

• Proven ability to manage tax audits and authority interactions, navigate matrix organizations, and translate complex tax requirements into practical business solutions.

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our…