Specialist - Direct Tax

As a Tax Compliance and Reporting Specialist at Standard Chartered in Chennai, IN, you will provide support to the specific country tax teams in gathering inputs, collating data, analyzing information, and preparing necessary tax return workpapers and forms. You will also be responsible for learning and using software applications like Onesource, Longview, SAP, PSGL, and any other internal or licensed applications required for the job. Interacting and maintaining strong working relationships with various stakeholders, supporting country tax in maintaining and updating Tax Risk Reports, collating Country by Country reporting information, and supporting the extraction of tax audit information and maintaining Audit defence files will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will support the team in achieving common goals, identifying areas of improvement, achieving efficiency and cost-saving targets, and providing training to new hires and the team during onboarding. Key Responsibilities: - Gather inputs, collate data, analyze information, and prepare tax return workpapers and forms - Learn and use software applications like Onesource, Longview, SAP, PSGL, and other necessary applications - Interact and maintain strong working relations with various stakeholders - Support country tax in maintaining and updating Tax Risk Reports - Collate Country by Country reporting information - Support extraction of tax audit information and maintain Audit defence files - Assist in various ancillary processes and tasks to accomplish job objectives - Support the team in achieving common goals - Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement and achieving efficiency and cost-saving targets - Train new hires during onboarding and provide updates to the team Qualifications: - University degree preferable in Finance or Accounting (Mandatory) - Professional qualification such as CA, CWA, or MBA Finance (Desirable) - Minimum 1-2 years experience in tax and accounting environments (Desirable) - Good understanding of general tax principles and accounting treatment for taxes (current & deferred tax) - Good understanding or knowledge of Indian/International income-tax laws - Working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications (Mandatory) - Good understanding of Automation tools, AI, ML (Desirable) Standard Chartered is an international bank with a history of over 170 years, committed to making a positive difference for clients, communities, and employees. The bank values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, striving to drive commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity. If you are looking for a purpose-driven career in a bank that values difference and inclusion, Standard Chartered welcomes your unique talents and contributions. The bank offers a range of benefits, including core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, flexible working options, proactive wellbeing support, continuous learning opportunities, and a values-driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization. For more information and to explore career opportunities at Standard Chartered, visit www.sc.com/careers.,