It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

You will be part of our Finance team, adding your expertise + operational skills to the delivery of Customer + Operational Excellence.

Your primary objective is to support the Direct tax team with all activities across your area of responsibility while ensuring accuracy, completeness & timeliness of all relevant tax compliance tasks & processes.

How you create impact

Direct Tax Compliances

To perform TDS/TCS related compliances, filing of TDS/TCS returns
To work on tax computation and filing of Income Tax Return for Indian entity and its overseas group entities
To support in other Direct tax compliances like Advance tax computation, filing of SFT return, Tax Audit report etc.
To support in Transfer Pricing Compliances and maintenance of Transfer Pricing Documentation
To ensure reconciliation of TDS credit as per books and as per Form 26AS

Direct Tax Litigation

To support in preparation and filing of reply to litigation notices including assessment notices, appeals, DRP proceedings and rectification matters
To support in Transfer Pricing Assessments
To support in compilation of data from internal stakeholders for submission before tax authorities
Appear before tax authorities, deal with consultants, etc.

Direct Tax Advisory

To advise on the TDS / withholding tax rates on transactions with local / overseas vendors and customers
To provide tax-related advice on day-to-day operational activities & respond promptly to queries raised by stakeholders.
To perform review and analysis of DTAA of India with relevant country for advising on withholding tax rates on overseas remittances
To advise team on relevant changes / amendments in Direct tax Laws

Others

To support team in following up for Income Tax refunds due / giving effect to the order of tax proceedings
To support implementation of tax automation projects in collaboration with corporate financial information systems team.
To support in compilation and preparation of data for Statutory / Internal Audit and to resolve their queries.

Requirement

Preferably a Chartered Accountant (CA) working exclusively in Direct Tax Domain
Professional Experience: Qualified CA with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in Direct taxation (experience in Direct taxation during articleship will be added advantage).
Strong hold in excel and power point, and willing to work in different ERP.
Should have good interpersonal, communication & analytical skills.

What we would like you to bring

Qualified CA with strong focus in Direct Tax.
1–2 years post-qualification experience in Direct Tax.
Articleship from Big 4/Big 10 preferred.
Experience in MNC/corporate tax environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of TDS/TCS and income tax compliance.
Exposure to tax filing, advisory, and litigation support.
Experience supporting tax audits (internal/statutory).
Transfer pricing knowledge is an added advantage.
Good Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP working skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to work in a global MNC environment with strong exposure to end-to-end Direct Tax functions.
Chance to build expertise in corporate tax, compliance, litigation, and advisory within a structured tax framework.
Exposure to complex tax matters including transfer pricing, audits, and cross-border transactions.
Platform to work closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, and tax authorities, strengthening practical tax handling skills.
Strong career growth opportunity in a well-established logistics leader with international operations and learning culture.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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National Tax Specialist - Direct Tax