We have the perfect opportunity for an aspiring tax professional to develop your skills and experiences. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver. This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of taxation, transfer pricing and international taxation for India business and associate foreign entities registered in India. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve accounting processes. You will be working closely with various internal and external business partners like our finance controllership, the GBS team, the external auditors and the government authorities.
In brief, you will be responsible for the following accounting responsibilities for our global shared service center (GBS), trading business and associate foreign entities registered in India.
Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance
- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual compliance for corporate income tax, TDS/TCS, GST and other indirect taxes.
- Oversee preparation and filing of income tax returns, GST returns and related statutory filings within timelines.
- Ensure accuracy of tax provisioning, reconciliations and workpapers for statutory and internal reporting.
- International Taxation
Transfer Pricing
- Own transfer pricing policy and documentation (Master File, Local File), benchmarking studies and intercompany pricing reviews.
- Manage TP audits, coordinate APAs/MAPs and defend positions before tax authorities.
Audit, Assessments & Dispute Management
- Manage tax audits/assessments, prepare responses and coordinate with external counsel/advisors.
- Track litigations, maintain position papers, risk assessments and provisions as required.
Advisory & Controls
- Provide tax inputs for business initiatives, contracts, M&A, restructurings and product pricing.
- Implement and maintain tax policies, internal controls and SOPs to mitigate risk.
Process, Team & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with accounting, payroll and legal for information and cohesive execution.
- Communicate tax positions and risks to finance controller and tax head
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–10 years progressive experience in India taxation covering direct tax, GST, international tax and transfer pricing.
- Proven experience in a corporate tax function, Big Four or reputable tax advisory firm.
- Experience handling tax audits, assessments, litigation support and interactions with tax authorities.
- Experience with tax provisions under Ind AS/IFRS preferred.
- Having certifications related to taxation is a plus
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); fluent in English
- Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to operate with a team, customer service, and leadership mentality
- Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects, while operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
- Solid working experience and knowledge of SAP, BI tools and office software (Excel).
