Tax Expert

Role & responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance:

• Manage and review the preparation and filing of direct tax returns (Income Tax, TDS, etc.) and indirect tax returns (GST, Service Tax, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax filings, assessments, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Income Tax Act, GST Act, and other applicable tax laws.

2. Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Provide tax planning strategies the company.
• Advise on the tax implications of business transactions.
• Recommend ways to optimize the tax structure, focusing on efficiency and risk management.

3. Transfer Pricing:

• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with Indian transfer pricing regulations.
• Advise on cross-border tax matters and manage any transfer pricing disputes.

4. Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Handle tax assessments, appeals, and disputes with tax authorities.
• Represent the company before tax authorities and appellate authorities.

5. Tax Reporting:

• Prepare tax provisions for financial statements as per the applicable accounting standards (Ind-AS, IFRS).
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper tax accounting and reporting.

6. Knowledge Management:

• Stay updated with the latest changes in Indian tax laws, policies, and international tax standards.
• Keep abreast of case laws, judicial pronouncements, and circulars issued by tax authorities.

7. Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• Assist in developing and maintaining effective tax processes, controls, and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Qualifications:

• CA (Chartered Accountant) or LLB (Taxation) or Bachelors degree in Taxation/Finance.
• Additional certifications in GST, transfer pricing, or international tax would be an advantage.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in taxation, preferably with exposure to both direct and indirect taxes.
• Experience in managing corporate tax compliance and advisory in India.
• Prior experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and legal matters.

• Skills:

• Be able to communicate fluently in Chinese.
• Strong understanding of the Income Tax Act, GST laws, and other applicable Indian tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for handling audits, assessments, and disputes.

• Desirable:

• Experience with international tax, transfer pricing, and global tax structures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Tally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.