Senior Tax Associate

With 100 Billion+ minutes streamed annually, 120 minutes of daily average listening time, and 6 Billion+ total audio plays on our platform, Pocket FM is on a mission to build the world's largest AI-powered audio streaming platform.

What sets us apart We're an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI to transform every part of our ecosystem—from content creation and language localization to marketing, distribution, and monetization. Our in-house AI has already powered 10% of US revenue and is listening through original, AI-generated audio series. We're also expanding into new storytelling formats like comics and web novels, all built on the foundation of our proprietary AI platforms.

At Pocket FM, we believe in more than just ambitious goals. We offer end-to-end ownership, freedom to innovate, and the chance to solve never-seen-before problems. You don't need to have done this before—what matters is adaptability, a growth mindset, and the drive to build something truly world-class

About the Role :

We are looking for a detail oriented taxation professional to join our team in Bangalore . The role requires hands on experience in Indian Tax Laws , Tax Accounting and Compliance .

What will you 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 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 experience
• 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)
• Have handled internal as well as statutory audit requirements, direct and indirect tax litigation requirements