Licensing and Indirect Tax Advisor

Entity:

As bp transitions to a coordinated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. bp s customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India . This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC.

About the role

The Licensing and Indirect Tax Advisor will provide resolutions for compliance of zoning laws and will assist with the management of regulatory enforcement actions, payments and store communications. Individual will build and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely licenses renewals and tax payments. The Advisor will coordinate within the business to provide either compliance services, tax reporting services or domestic and multi-jurisdictional tax advice to optimally handle any potential tax risks which may impact on business licensing and registration. The individual, will also assist with procuring, renewing all business-related licenses for retail sites, to include management of licenses on company software and data bases.

What you will deliver

Track licenses for renewal deadlines to resolve timely renewals by mail, email or in person.

Make timely check requests or online payments for licensing and renewals.

Acquire all vital documentation necessary for timely license renewals form various parts of the business.

Engage with various entity corporate officers for signatures on licensing documents

Build and connect with the business on new sites, construction and remodels, which may require additional or new licenses.

Act as point of contact for stores with licensing requests or license copies.

Engage with the BP tax and fuel partners to build timely tax payments and reporting which may have an impact on licensing renewals.

Optimise database of tax rates for each jurisdiction.

Keep record of licensing restrictions, sales hours and bans (i.e. flavored tobacco, single alcohol sales) by store or jurisdiction.

Complete reports or other analysis as advised.

Get along with all internal personnel as well as external agencies in a manner that is consistent with the Company mission, vision, values and diversity statement.

Assists with on-going improvement of licensing.

Resolve business critical special requests/projects as required.

Attend project meetings as the need arises.

Experience and Qualification

You will work with

You will be part of small but agile team responsible for compliance of company retail sites.

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