Senior Tax Associate

About Us

Pocket FM is the world's largest audio-series platform, where powerful stories travel effortlessly across languages, cultures, and continents. From India and the US to Europe and beyond, we are redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced across the globe, without screens.

At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact.

Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven. At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.

You can get more updates, insights and everything behind the scenes at Pocket FM here - https://xtra.pocketfm.com/

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our taxation team. This role requires a strong understanding of Indian tax laws . The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with accounting software like Netsuite/Oracle SAP

What you will do

• Compliance & Filing: Prepare, review, and file Direct Tax (Income Tax) and Indirect Tax (GST) returns, ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Tax Audits & Disputes: Support in statutory audits, handle tax notices, and coordinate with external consultants for audits and assessments
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Prepare tax reconciliations (Books vs Returns) and provide data for quarterly/year-end tax provisioning
• Data Analysis: Evaluate financial records to identify tax savings opportunities and ensure accuracy in tax accounting
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail

What you bring

• Strong knowledge of Indian Tax Laws (Income tax, GST, TDS) (having experience in handling international tax matters is an added advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting software like NetSuite/Oracle/SAP (hands-on experience in NetSuite as well as tax compliance tools eg. ClearTax tool, Vertex etc. is a plus)
• Handled internal as well as statutory audit requirements, direct and indirect tax litigation requirements

What we need

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (B.Com, BBA, etc.)
• CA Inter / MBA Finance (preferred but not mandatory)
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience