Intern - Indirect Tax
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role Description
An Information Technology & Business Shared Services presence is established in Hyderabad, India with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services For the EMEA Tax department we are looking for an INTERN Indirect Tax Specialist working from our Shared Service Center in Hyderabad, India. The Analyst works together with the rest of the Indirect Tax Team and is responsible for completing timely and accurate valueadded tax-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will participate in activities including (but not limited to) preparation, execution, control,and completion of the below-mentioned responsibilities:
• Preparation of VAT returns and Intrastat reports and any other relevant documents to local authorities.
• Prepare and analyze supportive documentation for VAT audits.
• Execute internal controls (SOX).
• Create accounting postings in relation to import entries.
• Support the Tax Team with any of the tasks under their responsibility.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor or master’s in accountancy, Fiscal economics, Fiscal Law, or similar –Graduation year 2026
• You are fluent in English; the knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
• Team player.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Eager to adapt and learn.
• Organized and structured way of working.
• Enthusiastic and intellectually agile.
• Technology savvy.
• Able to follow processes strictly and at the same time stay open minded for opportunitiesin efficiencies and process improvements.
• Strong communication skills.
Professional Development Opportunities
• Build practical experience in indirect tax, compliance, audit support, and global processexecution
• Exposure to SAP tools
• Will be able to participate in reviewing and developing process metrics
Internship details
• Duration: [Length of internship] – 6 Months
• Hours: [Full-time/part-time expectations] – Full Time
• Location: [Remote/in-office/hybrid] - Hybrid
• Compensation: [Paid/unpaid] - Paid
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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