Manager, Taxation

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI) qualification is required. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in tax, accounting or related roles, including significant hands-on experience in both direct and indirect tax
• Strong, current expertise in Indian direct tax, transfer pricing, TDS/withholding and international taxation, and Indian GST, with direct experience handling tax assessments, notices and appeals
• Working knowledge of Ind AS 12 income tax accounting and tax audit requirements for Indian subsidiaries of foreign groups
• Working knowledge of US federal and state tax (including sales and use tax), and of VAT/GST and corporate tax regimes in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, China and Australia, with experience coordinating local advisors in these jurisdictions
• Experience with ASC 740 / IFRS tax provisioning and transfer pricing documentation for a multinational group
• 3+ years of experience in a management role, overseeing statutory and tax compliance at a multinational company (Big 4 and/or software/SaaS company experience is preferred)
• Experience in international statutory financial statement preparation and audits, including tax filings and compliance
• Managed a team of 3+ members across accounting and/or finance functions
• Project management experience, including a proven record of executing multi-month projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders and executives

• Additional credentials such as CPA, CTA, ACCA, DipIFR or LLB/ICAI Diploma in International Taxation
• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast
• Experience with indirect tax engines (such as Avalara, Vertex or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE) and tax compliance/automation tools
• Experience with SaaS revenue models, cross-border service and software taxation, and equity compensation tax
• Experience building or scaling a tax and statutory compliance function in a fast-growing company

• Own the global direct and indirect tax strategy, compliance calendar and risk framework across the US, Canada, India, France, the UK, Germany, China and Australia
• Direct tax: oversee corporate income tax compliance, quarterly and annual tax provisioning (ASC 740 / IAS 12), deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and effective tax rate analysis for all entities
• International tax: manage transfer pricing policy, intercompany agreements and documentation (local files, master file, country-by-country reporting), cross-border withholding tax, treaty benefits, permanent establishment risk, and global minimum tax (Pillar Two) readiness
• Indirect tax: oversee VAT/GST/sales tax compliance and registrations globally, including US sales and use tax, Canadian GST/HST/PST/QST, UK, French and German VAT, Chinese VAT, Australian GST and Indian GST, with e-invoicing, digital reporting and SaaS taxability expertise
• Manage and monitor direct, indirect and other tax filings globally, standardizing reporting and deliverables for compliance
• Partner with 3rd party service providers in each country to gain a deep understanding of local tax regulations and compliance requirements, and inform leadership of risk mitigation assessments
• Manage tax audits, assessments and inquiries worldwide, and monitor tax law changes to advise on business impact and planning opportunities
• Provide tax support on new products, pricing, contracts, M&A, entity restructuring and expansion into new markets

India Taxation

• Direct tax: own corporate income tax compliance under the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Income-tax Act, 2025 (effective 1 April 2026), including advance tax, return filing, tax audit, and Form 26AS/AIS reconciliation
• Withholding tax: ensure correct TDS/TCS deduction, deposit and quarterly returns, including Section 195 withholding on payments to non-residents, Forms 15CA/15CB and DTAA benefits
• Transfer pricing: manage Indian TP compliance for intercompany transactions, including benchmarking, Form 3CEB, and Master File/CbCR requirements
• GST: own GST compliance including registrations, monthly/annual returns, input tax credit reconciliation, e-invoicing, reverse charge on imported services, and export refunds
• Manage tax assessments, notices and appeals before Indian tax authorities in coordination with external counsel
• Oversee payroll and other taxes, including salary TDS, ESOP/equity perquisite tax, and Professional Tax
• Build and lead the India tax compliance team and processes, with a calendar-driven compliance tracker

Accounting, Controllership and Process

• Execute the strategy to build and maintain scalable controllership processes for accurate tax records with a focus on long-term scalability
• Maintain tax records for Seismic India and other global subsidiaries and comply with local GAAP requirements in the NetSuite ERP
• Work cross-functionally with the international accounting teams to ensure alignment and drive process improvements
• Innovate through optimization: lead process improvement initiatives and champion automation to accelerate and future-proof tax processes
• Support statutory compliance preparation and filings across entities, including financial statements, statutory audits, corporate income tax, indirect tax and exchange control filings
• Ensure adherence to global tax regulations and reporting requirements, including audit inquiries and support
• Work independently with process owners to ensure all tasks are completed
• Collaborate cross-functionally and be the go-to tax and accounting expert for internal partners, offering clear, proactive insights that drive success across the business