Tax - Fund Tax Compliance - Manager

Role Overview: As a Tax Compliance Associate at KKR's Gurugram office, you will collaborate with various internal teams and external advisors to ensure tax compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient tax processes. Your role will involve working on projects related to tax data coordination, analysis, withholding calculations, and responding to tax-related requests. You will play a crucial part in maintaining high operational standards and stakeholder management within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Take ownership of assigned funds or legal entities, overseeing full-cycle tax compliance and investor reporting in coordination with global teams and external advisors. - Communicate effectively with banks, investors, tax advisors, legal advisors, and colleagues through clear and professional email correspondence. - Review federal and state tax returns, investor K-1s, quarterly tax provisions, and tax withholding calculations within specified deadlines. - Collaborate with global tax, finance, and legal teams to support tax reporting cycles and identify opportunities for process improvements. - Interact with the Global Tax Team to understand reporting requirements, address concerns, and manage ad-hoc tax-related requests from stakeholders. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience - Approximately 5-7 years of experience in a multinational Financial Services organization, preferably in Private Equity, Real Estate, or Credit sectors with knowledge of U.S. Partnership Tax compliance - Familiarity with fund structures like blockers, feeders, parallel funds, and co-investment vehicles - Strong experience in U.S. Federal and state tax reporting, including Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and withholding - Working knowledge of Forms 1120, 1120-F, and corporate blocker tax provisions - Ability to interpret investment structures and related tax reporting requirements - Proficient in communication, simplifying complex tax matters, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders - Familiarity with data analytics tools, process automation, or emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) is valued - Experience or interest in AI-driven solutions in the tax/accounting domain is a plus - Organized, responsive, and capable of managing competing priorities under tight deadlines - Skilled in reviewing and updating tax workbooks for annual taxable income - Collaborative team player fostering strong relationships across global teams and supporting peer learning - Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and committed to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement,