Tax Data & Automation Analyst
About The Position
World Kinect is hiring a Tax Data & Automation Analyst to help modernize and scale our global tax operations through process automation, data optimization, and digital enablement. This role sits at the intersection of tax, data, and technology, supporting the delivery of a value‑driven automation roadmap that improves efficiency, governance, and insight across the tax organization. You’ll work closely with tax subject‑matter experts, technology partners, and process owners to design scalable automation solutions, strengthen tax data foundations, and accelerate our global tax digital maturity. This position is well‑suited for a hands‑on analyst who enjoys translating business needs into automated, data‑driven solutions and who thrives in a collaborative, transformation‑focused environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years’ experience delivering process automation or optimization solutions
- 2+ years’ hands‑on experience with agile delivery methodologies (required)
- 2+ years’ experience with automation and/or process optimization tools (required)
- Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, and understanding of data structures and tax data warehouses
- Foundational understanding of accounting and tax concepts and how they translate into automated processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both tax and non‑tax stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities
- Analytical, problem‑solving mindset with the ability to explain why tax data governance matters to broader business partners
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of automation platforms such as UiPath, Alteryx, Power Automate, low‑code tools, ML, or similar (preferred)
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Visio, Confluence, or similar (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the tax automation and optimization roadmap, managing priorities and delivery of initiatives
- Act as first‑line support for automation solutions during implementation and post‑go‑live second‑line support
- Monitor and report on performance of existing automations, identifying opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains
- Partner with tax SMEs to identify inefficiencies, improvement opportunities, and opportunities for standardization
- Perform AS‑IS vs. TO‑BE gap analyses, including systems, reporting, controls, and data flows
- Lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities across tax functions to identify automation and optimization opportunities
- Design and document end‑to‑end process flows, including current‑state pain points and future‑state solutions
- Promote self‑service reporting and automation capabilities to accelerate tax digital maturity
- Benchmark and evaluate emerging automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Alteryx, Power Automate, low‑code and ML solutions)
- Review tax‑critical datasets (Corporate and Indirect Tax) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Support remediation efforts, validate outcomes, and improve reliability of tax data
- Assist in building and maintaining standardized tax reporting views, datasets, and analytics used for compliance, audits, and internal reporting
- Contribute to tax data governance, including critical data elements, ownership, stewardship, and data lineage documentation
- Serve as an administrator for assigned tax automation and reporting tools, maintaining process and system documentation
Benefits
- Exposure to global tax transformation initiatives
- Meaningful ownership and visibility into automation outcomes
- Collaborative environment bridging tax, finance, and technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
