Ascentia Technologies

Job Profile: Manager – Audit & Taxation (International Clients) Managing audit and taxation for overseas clients requires a sophisticated understanding of cross-border regulations , Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) , and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) . This role is central to a firm’s global operations, ensuring that clients operating across different jurisdictions remain compliant and tax-efficient. 1. Position Overview Role: Manager – Audit & Taxation (Global Services) Focus Jurisdictions: [e.g., Middle East, US, UK, EU, ] Core Purpose: To lead the delivery of high-quality audit and tax advisory services to a portfolio of international clients, navigating the complexities of multiple legal systems and time zones. 2. Strategic Responsibilities Global Audit & Assurance Multi-Jurisdictional Audits: Oversee statutory audits for foreign subsidiaries, ensuring alignment between local GAAP and parent company reporting requirements (IFRS/US GAAP). Remote Audit Management: Utilize digital audit tools and cloud-based ERPs to conduct thorough risk assessments and substantive testing across different geographic locations. Consolidation: Assist clients in the complex process of consolidating accounts from various foreign entities into a single functional currency. International Taxation & Transfer Pricing Cross-Border Compliance: Manage the filing of foreign tax returns and ensure compliance with "nexus" rules and permanent establishment risks. Transfer Pricing (TP): Lead the preparation of Local Files and Master Files; ensure that inter-company transactions (services, royalties, interest) are at arm's length. Withholding Tax (WHT): Advise on WHT implications for international payments and help clients leverage DTAA benefits to prevent double taxation. Client Relationship & Advisory Inbound/Outbound Strategy: Advise clients on the tax implications of expanding into new territories or restructuring global operations. Regulation Monitoring: Stay ahead of global shifts such as BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) and Pillar Two global minimum tax requirements. Certifications: CA (Inter) is mandatory. Software Proficiency: Experience with global ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Zoho, Quick Books, Tally Prime) and audit software. 4. Operational Workflow The workflow for overseas clients involves a critical bridge phase where local financial data is converted and adjusted to meet international reporting standards before the audit or tax filing commences. 5. Soft Skills for Global Engagement Cultural Intelligence: Ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand varying business etiquettes. Time Zone Management: Flexibility to manage deliverables and meetings across varying time zones (e.g., EST, GMT, GST). Complex Problem Solving: Navigating "gray areas" where laws from two different countries might conflict. 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Global Compliance Rating: 100% timely filing across all client jurisdictions. Effective Tax Rate (ETR) Management: Success in implementing structures that legally optimize the client's global ETR. Client Retention: High satisfaction scores from overseas stakeholders. Realization Rate: Maintaining profitability on fixed-fee international engagements through efficient resource management. Share your resume in the below mentioned email admin@ascentiame.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Work Location: In person