The Tax Accountant - Senior is responsible for the preparation of complex tax returns and execution of complex projects related to the application of tax laws. This role ensures compliance with tax regulations, supports tax audits, and provides guidance to less-experienced tax staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Executes complex projects related to the application of tax law.
Prepares complex tax returns and reviews basic tax returns and tax reconciliations.
Provides guidance to less-experienced tax staff.
Researches and interprets tax laws, analyzes and summarizes tax information, and makes recommendations to ensure compliance.
Prepares reports supporting positions taken on federal and state tax returns and provisions.
Supports tax audits by gathering data, addressing questions, and resolving issues.
Leads a team of 3-4 tax resources and coordinates with large tax and non-tax sources within the organization.
Ensures timely filing of periodic GST returns in coordination with BU teams and tax submissions to authorities.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
CA / CWA preferred.
Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

6 - 8 years of total experience with a minimum of 5 years in Indirect Tax.
2-3 years of IT/automation experience and knowledge of IT systems.
Experience working in MNCs or sizable Indian organizations with multiple LEs and PAN India business presence.
Experience handling 25-30 GST registrations.
Industry background in Manufacturing (preferably Auto/Auto components), but candidates from consulting with relevant hands-on experience are also considered.

Knowledge/Skills:

Ensuring filing of periodic GST returns and timely tax submissions.
Liaison with tax authorities for routine compliance matters.
Financial Regulations Acumen - Ensures compliance with tax, banking, pension, and local accounting regulations.
Tax Based Modeling and Computation - Performs income tax provision computations and tax modeling.
Tax Technical Analysis - Researches regulations, tax code, and case law.
Project Management - Balances scope, schedule, and resources for projects.
Action Oriented, Being Resilient, Communicates Effectively, Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Ensures Accountability, Nimble Learning, Values Differences.

Competencies:

Financial Regulations Acumen: Ensures compliance with applicable financial regulations and educates stakeholders.
Tax-Based Modeling and Computation: Performs tax computations and modeling.
Tax Technical Analysis: Researches and applies tax regulations.
Project Management: Balances scope, schedule, and resources effectively.
Action Oriented: Takes on challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
Being Resilient: Recovers from setbacks effectively.
Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear communications tailored to different audiences.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Seeks feedback for self-improvement.
Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable.
Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation and adapts quickly.
Values Differences: Recognizes and values diverse perspectives and cultures.

Role: Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

Industry Type: Automobile

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Accounting & Taxation

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: CA in CA