Company Name: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited (AM/NS India) AM/NS India is a joint venture between the world's leading steel companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. Established in December 2019, post-acquisition of Essar Steel, we are an integrated flat steel manufacturer - from iron ore to ready-to-market products. With over 600 steel grades - many substituting imports, we serve an array of contemporary industries (agriculture, automotive, infrastructure, defence, energy, etc.) and contribute to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Our portfolio encapsulates hot rolled coils / sheets / plates, cold rolled coils / sheets, galvanized coils / sheets, pre-painted galvanized coils / sheets, pipelines, etc. We ascribe to advancement with sustainability and envision creating 'Smarter Steels, Brighter Futures'. Our vision has nestled in empowering communities by providing employment to more than 1.6 Lakh individuals and enriching millions of lives across the country through our CSR interventions. We are inspired by ArcelorMittal's XCarb programme and Nippon Steel's Zero Carbon initiative and stand in alignment with India's vision to be carbon-neutral by 2070. Our recent partnership with Greenko for renewable power and storage facility is a notable step in that direction. Our MoUs with National Small Industries Corporation and National Skill Development Corporation are devised to bolster the MSME ecosystem in India. We prioritize health and safety and foster a culture of innovation by placing research and development at the heart of our operations. We are a committed partner to the nation, and our avid growth story will be purposeful, inclusive, and sustainable. AMNS India Tax Team won the coveted International Tax Review’s Asia Pacific Tax Award as the ‘In house Tax Team of the Year’ in 2022 as well as in 2023. Department: Finance & Accounts-Taxation Location : Mumbai, BKC Position: Lead – Direct Tax - Litigation & Transfer Pricing Educational Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) and B.Com. Professional Experience: 5-7 years of Direct tax experience, preferably in a large manufacturing organization. Band: M7 Job-Description Direct tax litigations: · Manage and prepare comprehensive submissions for a wide range of direct tax proceedings, including tax audits, assessments, appeals, penalties, show cause notices, revisions, order giving effects, refunds, recovery, and rectification etc · Represent the company's group of legal entities in direct tax matters before Income-tax Assessment and Appellate Authorities, effectively explaining the company's position · Proactively follow up with Income Tax authorities to ensure timely processing of rectification orders, effect to appellate orders, refunds, issuance of Section 281 certificates, merger NOCs etc · Establish and maintain a robust system for tracking the status of open litigations, conducting thorough tax risk analysis · Drafting and organization of comprehensive defence files and memos, ensuring strong documentation to support future assessments and potential litigation · Serve as a key point of contact, effectively interacting with external tax advisors, legal counsels, and Income Tax authorities to manage litigation and ensure compliance · Keep the organization informed about the implications of evolving direct tax laws and judicial precedents through clear and concise communication · Conduct in-depth analysis of changes in Tax provisions introduced through Finance Acts, assessing their impact on the organization and implementing the applicable changes Transfer Pricing: · Evaluate the transfer pricing implications of new business transactions and the restructuring of existing transactions · Collaborate closely with business units and the global tax team to procure timely and accurate transfer pricing benchmarking study reports for new and existing related party transactions · Obtaining annual transfer pricing study and ensuring its alignment with business activities · Manage the accurate and timely preparation and filing of Form No. 3CEB · Support in Master File and Country by Country Reporting Compliances Functional Skills: · Exceptional drafting and communication skills · Deep and current knowledge of Income Tax laws and regulations, including a thorough understanding of assessment, appeals, and transfer pricing principles · Proficiency in working with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite