Assistant Taxation Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Manage the direct (corporate income tax) and indirect tax (GST, VAT) compliance in coordination with our external providers in over 9 jurisdictions.
• Responsible for preparation and review of tax provisions, estimates, and reports.
• Oversee the accurate calculation and recording of tax liabilities in books of accounts and local statutory accounts including provision, return to accrual and monthly general ledger and reconciliations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact to business operations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports for internal management and external authorities.
• Manage tax cash forecasts for group entities
• Support tax audits, assessments, and queries from tax authorities.
• Prepare necessary documentation and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Support management to develop and implement tax policies, procedures, and control mechanisms.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in tax reporting and compliance.
• Provide tax training and updates to internal teams on relevant tax matters.
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment on tax-related matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects including modeling for financial impact of taxes.

Qualification:

• CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience. Experience either in a large public accounting firm or multinational company preferred.
• Knowledge of Indian tax laws, including Income Tax, GST, and TDS.
• Experience in handling tax audits and assessments.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and analyze complex tax data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in D365 ERP system is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.