Corporate Tax – Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Corporate tax. You have found the right team

As a Corporate Tax Associate in our Corporate Tax team within Global Finance & Business Management (GF&BM) India, you will spend each day supporting our regional corporate tax teams on global tax compliance activities, including direct and indirect tax regulations such as corporate income tax and VAT/GST. You will execute and manage tax compliance, communicate frequently and build strong relationships with stakeholders, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance for assigned jurisdictions as guided by the Regional Corporate Tax team, including annual tax returns, tax provisions (group and statutory), and tax payments.

• Support the Global Tax Reporting team with internal tax reporting requirements by coordinating and consolidating financial data for effective tax rate determinations, cash tax forecasts, and group tax provisions.

• Run, analyze, and compile data to file VAT/GST tax returns, including calculation of tax, reconciliation of data, financial accounting entries, monitoring tax positions at the transaction level, preparation, and filing of returns.

• Collaborate with the Regional Corporate Tax team on tax audits and litigation, responding to tax authority queries and appeal submission deadlines in a timely manner.

• Assist the team lead in overseeing and facilitating seamless migration of tax processes for new regions.

• Independently manage and review tax compliances for select locations.

• Contribute to building an efficient team by collaborating within the team and mentoring junior team members.

• Assist the Regional Corporate Tax team on tax advisory services for ad-hoc business queries and contribute to strategic projects.

• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills and initiative in identifying areas for process improvement. Support local entity compliance with group transfer pricing policies and procedures.

• Interact frequently with the Regional Corporate Tax team and external consultants as appropriate. Ensure tax compliance obligations are met on a timely basis, and control procedures are documented and adhered to.

• Raise issues promptly and work towards resolution.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Strong knowledge in tax and accounting rules. Expertise in direct and indirect tax processes and compliance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player with ability to work with colleagues in a collaborative manner, as well as being able to proactively progress multiple tasks independently
• Ability to work with, and use, large amounts of data
• Meticulous with strong analytical skills with strong attention to detail and a high aptitude for numbers and MS office (Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Good analytical skills and ability to technically discuss with regional Corporate Tax teams where necessary

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CA qualification preferred with experience of 4 years
• Background of financial services is an added plus
• Team management experience is an added plus
• Knowledge of automation tools (Alteryx/Tableau) or experience with Transformation projects is an added plus