Specialist/Coordinator, APAC Finance

You will be joining Bain & Company, a renowned management consulting firm that collaborates with ambitious change makers worldwide to shape the future. As part of the Global Business Services (GBS) network, you will be part of a team of over 1000 professionals in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and data analytics, supporting Bain's offices globally. Your role will involve assisting in driving new projects, process efficiencies, process transitions, standardization, harmonization, and automation to implement Regional Finance Center (RFC) strategies. - Ensuring GST compliance by preparing, reviewing, and filing GST returns - Managing GST reconciliations and addressing GST notices - Advising on GST implications - Handling TDS/WHT compliance, audits, tax assessments, and litigation - Managing team scope, project management, internal and external audits - Various accounting and finance activities such as GL, R2R, tax, and treasury activities Key requirements for this role: - Strong accounting knowledge - ERP experience (preferably SAP) - Excellent MS-Excel skills - Ability to work under pressure - Transition experience - Exposure to various accounting processes - Good presentation skills - Proactive in taking initiatives - Strong people management abilities - Willingness to work in shifts - Excellent client management skills - Exposure to account management - Proficiency in ad-hoc reporting and analysis In terms of personal specifications, you should: - Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail - Exhibit analytical thinking - Maintain professionalism in handling confidential information - Possess a strong service ethic - Be adaptable and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines - Have excellent communication skills - Be enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to meeting deadlines - Be a strong team player - Work effectively in a fast-paced environment - Understand complex reporting relationships Qualifications and capabilities required for this position: - CA or equivalent with 3-7 years of relevant experience in Indian tax compliance - Strong knowledge of GST law, Income Tax Act, assessment procedures, general accounting, R2R - Advanced Excel skills - Proficiency in English - Experience in SAP (desirable but not essential) - Exposure to international markets and multinational setups (desirable but not essential) - Experience in process transitions and revenue-related activities (desirable but not essential),