Responsible for India tax matters covering direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing
Ensure the compliance of local tax requirements, including the review and/or preparation of tax returns where appropriate and coordination with external consultants
Coordinate and prepare transfer pricing documentation to ensure compliance of local transfer pricing regulations
Act as a business partner to various teams (e.g. legal, finance, operations) in terms of contract negotiation, review and implementation.
Monitor the effective tax rate and ensure adequate current tax provision and deferred tax positions
Assess and ensure local entities’ operations are aligned with the group tax policies
Assist with research and implementation of various tax strategies and make appropriate recommendations from a tax perspective. This includes working closely with stakeholders to understand the tax impact of business operations and ensure that tax needs are identified, considered and communicated.
Identify and implement tax digitization and automate tax processes
Following tax digitalization trends and tax policy changes and highlight developments which have a current / future direct impact on our operations
Manage tax disputes and resolutions with close collaboration with finance teams
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders e.g. tax authorities, consultants, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Law from a recognized university, or professional qualification in tax
Around 6-8 years of relevant local tax experience
A combination of both Big 4 firm and commercial exposure is an advantage
Experience in tax within the digital technology industry is an advantage
Strong corporate income tax exposure with good knowledge in indirect tax and transfer pricing
A proactive and can-do attitude with an eye for details
The applicant should be hands on, be a good team player and have good problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and project manage multiple workstreams and deliver under pressure
