Indirect Tax Associate

Job Description: Senior Tax Associate, Taxation
CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. For this critical role, we are looking for someone to be based in Mumbai. You will be required to frequently travel to our Andheri East office or Tax Office based on business requirements/meetings or for company/team events.
We are a dynamic & centralized team of talented Tax professionals. The Senior Tax Associate will be part of this centralized team, assisting in tax operations for CACTUS and its overseas entities. This role requires deep expertise in indirect taxation in India and overseas countries, along with experience in direct taxation.
One of the most exciting aspects of this role is the opportunity to work on diverse assignments and exposure to various tax and compliance matters on a global scale making it a unique opportunity for dynamic tax professionals.
Responsibilities
Indirect Taxation

1. Handle end- to- end GST and other indirect tax compliances including monthly returns, matching credits, reconciliation and timely filing for India as regions such as APAC, UK, US and the EU.
2. Ensure accurate and timely GST refund applications.
3. Manage annual GST audits and working closely with the Consultants for GST notices, assessments, appeals and regulatory submissions.
4. Maintain up-to-date records to support audit and compliance reviews.
5. Assist the function head in managing critical tax issues, implementing key tax projects and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve indirect matters

Direct Taxation

1. Responsible for handling direct tax compliances such as withholding tax, advance tax, corporate tax returns etc.
2. Working closely with the tax Consultant and internal team to close tax audits, statutory audit, tax assessments, appeals etc.
3. Should have keen interest in learning transfer pricing and international tax regulations to support Cactus group entities

Desired skills, experience & qualifications:

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 4 to 5 years experience in taxation, preferably in an industry setting.
2. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of GST regulations and direct tax compliance
3. Proven experience in handling international tax compliances including APAC, UK, US and EU jurisdictions
4. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
5. Highly motivated, independent and results-driven with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Join us at CACTUS to take your tax expertise global and drive compliance excellence in a rapidly evolving international business environment.