Specialist International Tax

Location: Mumbai (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:  

Policy Development and Collaboration:

Discuss and collaborate with key stakeholders to form tax policies and position papers.

Ensure adopted tax positions align with the most prudent and effective tax practices. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with finance, business, HR, and IT teams to implement tax strategies and policies. Ensure all tax-related activities comply with required regulations and standards. 

Process Planning and Implementation:

Plan and implement new tax processes and systems.

Conduct training sessions for internal departments to ensure proper execution of new processes. 

Advisory Role:

Provide expert guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.

Ensure all business activities align with tax compliance and optimization strategies. 

Tax Compliance Management:

Oversee and manage all tax compliance activities for India, ensuring timely and accurate filings. Maintain proper documentation required for audits and international transfer pricing compliances. 

Detailed Compliance Tasks:

1. Manage quarterly advance Corporate Income Tax (CIT) payments for all entities within the group as needed, including preparing relevant tax forecasts as needed.
2. Quarterly Withholding Tax (WHT) returns, and monthly WHT payment workings when required.
3. Filing or reviewing of annual CIT returns depending on jurisdiction.
4. Calculating VAT and Sales Tax as needed for relevant entities within the group, as well as reconciling relevant accounts as required.
5. Calculating transfer pricing headquarter allocations, including supporting documentation as needed.
6. Prepare employee expense analysis including annual PAYE Settlement Agreement return for the UK entity.
7. Supporting other tax compliance projects and initiatives within the group. 

Automation and Process Improvement:

Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements. Focus on time and cost savings for the company through efficient tax processes. 

Development and Continuous Learning:

Keep up to date with latest developments in income tax, international tax, and GST laws. 

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified CA with over 5 years of experience in tax, with some relevant international tax knowledge.

High level understanding of income tax, UK VAT, and international tax regulations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Experience with tax software and ERP systems.

Proven track record of managing tax compliance processes.