A global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
Overview
This role is responsible for maintaining, updation of tax process and governance frameworks to provide assurance with Senior Tax Manager and Tax managers to Head of Tax and Finance Leadership Team of compliance with tax laws and the Tax Risk Governance Policy. The role is required to prepare of tax compliance, Audits and tax reporting of the corporate taxation, indirect taxes, Transfer Pricing, managing litigations and assist the wider global tax management of MUFG.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Responsible for preparing and /or first level review of tax filings in India, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and not limited to the aforesaid jurisdiction under the instruction of a Senior tax Manager and /or Tax Managers, including full analysis to highlight positions taken (including any third party advice obtained and the alternatives considered).
- Support Senior Tax Manager and /or Tax Managers on various initiatives including tax reviews, tax modelling or forecasting and correspondence/dealings with tax authorities
- Assist in Reconciliation of GSTR2A/2B with Books of accounts on Monthly basis
- Assist in preparation of GSTR-1 and GSTR- 3B and GST 9 & 9C –GST audit and other GST compliances
- Assist in preparation of TDS returns, Income tax return of Corporates in India.
- Preparation and Managing Tax Audits and Transfer Pricing Audit.
- Ad-doc tasks as requested across all taxes, as necessary
Operational Management
- Preparation of corporate income tax, indirect tax filings (GST and VAT) and employer tax filings (AU Payroll tax, FBT, Benefits in kind), as agreed with Senior Tax Manager
- Preparation of tax reporting for monthly/ quarterly management reporting as per JGAAP and USGAAP, Consolidation of tax notes and other filings on Half yearly and on Annual Basis
- Prepare all income tax related ancillary filings – for example group relief surrenders in the UK, Country-by-Country Reporting notifications, franking account return in Australia, Master file Preparation for the group
- Calculation of corporate tax instalments for all jurisdictions
- Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for all taxes GL
- Responsible for timely filing of Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and assist Senior Tax Manager with transfer pricing documentation as needed
- Assistance in Preparation of Form 15CA/CB required for foreign remittance from India.
- Collation of details required for Income tax, TDS, Transfer pricing& GST Assessments, appeal and preparation of responses to be filed within the statutory stipulated time.
- Working Knowledge of SEZ and STPI regulation will be added advantage.
- Following up and co-ordination with internal and external stakeholders in particular with Consultants and tax authorities.
- Assist with documentation or procedures and processes to meet tax authority requirements.
People Leadership
- Training and knowledge sharing within the tax team and also with all the finance team on taxation requirements, with latest updates and changes in the laws from time to time with the assistance of Senior Tax Manager.
- Develop and train the Senior Tax Accountant, tax Accountant and Finance team on taxation processes
Governance & Risk
- As part of the tax management team, help maintain the low risk strategy in compliance with MPMS Group’s Tax Risk Governance Policy and other related policies
- Ensure corporate tax processes are suitably documented and understood, with the assistance of Senior Tax manager and /or Tax Managers.
- Identify process change to improve tax reporting and governance, with the assistance of Tax Managers
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes
Experience
- Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant(CA) with minimum of 3 to 6 years of Experience or Semi Qualified CA with min 7 to 8 years of experience in a Large Multi- National Corporate or Public Accounting Environment or Mid-Size CA Firm
- Strong understanding of Income-tax law, Indirect taxes including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Tax planning strategies.
- Above average Experience in using Word, PPT, Excel and other Accounting or Tax software products , Knowledge of SAP will be added advantage.
- MS Excel – advanced level, to be able to create spreadsheets and formulas.
- Experience of large multi-national organisations, particularly with operations in Australia, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, UAE, USA, Singapore
- Demonstrated experience in tax accounting reporting and good understanding of current accounting standards
- Ideal Candidate should possess a strong background, in tax law and regulations, experience Managing tax compliance and a passion for providing exceptional tax planning and advice.
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with Internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent Analytical and problem- solving skills with strong attention to details
- Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organisation.
- Flexible and responsive, able to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong written and verbal skills
