Indirect Tax (CATO) - Team member

Job Purpose

To ensure the timely completion of all tax compliances and accurate advise to business on various Tax and Transfer Pricing matters.

Key Accountabilities

1. Tax Advisory & Research

• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax advisory and transfer pricing issues.
• Provide tax opinions to internal and business stakeholders regarding changes in business models.
• Liaise regularly with tax consultants for advisory on tax matters.

2. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate direct tax compliances including:
• Tax returns
• Transfer pricing compliances
• Tax audits
• Various certifications
• Assist corporate tax department with:
• Business restructuring
• Tax planning initiatives
• Tax compliance requirements
• Comply with Tax dashboard requirements and review documentation for Management Discussion & Analysis.

3. Tax Representation & Litigation

• Manage tax representations before tax authorities.
• Liaise with tax consultants regarding:
• Tax representations
• Tax litigations

4. Transfer Pricing Documentation

• Compile, review, and coordinate with auditors for:
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Tax audit processes
• Review data for transfer pricing assessments and assist corporate tax team and consultants as needed.

5. Process Management & Quality Control

• Ensure process adherence and efficiency across the Direct Tax department.
• Drive process rigor and monitor quality through random checks of tax computations and returns.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and best practice sharing across all processes and businesses.
• Review and suggest improvements in tax processes.

6. Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Cultivate a strong team culture and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proactively support the Tax Head and business functions.

7. Technology & Innovation

• Lead and support implementation of technology solutions in tax operations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Chartered Accountant

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

▪10-15 years of relevant taxation experience (CA)

▪Desirable – Experience in corporate tax department of large business house or Big4