Finance Analyst - VAT, Tax

THIS IS A NON CLIENT FACING ROLE

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CA Qualification is required for this role.

Role & responsibilities

You will be supporting the India Consulting office and based at our India Capability Centre and will be involved in compliance and litigation matters of in-house tax matters relating to Indirect tax laws (Goods and Service Tax, Customs erstwhile Service tax etc.) and Foreign Trade Policy matters.

You will oversee preparation and filing of GST refund applications with the appropriate tax authorities along with liaising with them for the successful sanction thereof. You will collaborate with the relevant stakeholders/ teams to set up new processes, identify and implement process improvements opportunities and drive positive changes across the organization.

You will also help in preparation of applicable tax returns, including annual filings, GST TDS and liaising with the advisors to ensure timely payment of taxes and filing of returns. You will be working closely with cross function teams and designing or improving tax compliant processes. You will work on various projects impacting the future strategy of the indirect tax function to minimize or to mitigate litigation. You will also keep updated on the ongoing amendments and implement them in ERP/processes to ensure the office is compliant with the law.

You will assist in preparing the office for the upcoming GST audits from tax authorities by collation and verification of all the documentation and coordinating with tax authorities. You will effectively manage data to ensure these are used effectively during tax audits and actively be involved in the preparation of documentation to be filed in response to indirect tax audit queries, letters and any notices from tax authorities including attendance at tax hearings, as required. You will actively build strong relationships and efficient co-ordination with external tax advisors, bankers and lawyers as well as internal finance and other cross functional team members. 

You will oversee the reconciliation of tax returns with financial books and tax reports and tax accounting on monthly and annual basis, be facilitating statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits and ensuring their timely completion. Finally, you will assist in the filing of periodical forms (Letter of undertaking, IEC declarations, tax registration amendments etc.) with tax authorities and the periodic review of tax positions in relation to tax compliances in line with the amendments in law, assisting the office responsible in redemption of EPCG licenses, and filing of foreign VAT refunds.

Preferred candidate profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Big 4 experience or a reputed Multinational Corporation (MNC) 
• Articleship with reputed CA Firm (Big 4 desirable, but not essential) or industry MNC role having Indirect Tax exposure
• Good knowledge of Indian Indirect tax laws and sound accounting knowledge
• Multi-tasking, self-motivated, capable of handling a diverse set of tasks, proactive and results oriented with high level of integrity
• Ability to interact with a broad array of people (with differing levels of experience, perspective and cultures)
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills, well-versed with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP will be considered as an advantage
• Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially, managing and prioritizing deadlines effectively
• Strong team player; readily adapts to change 
• Outstanding oral and written communication and good influencing skills