Manager - Tax

Were looking for an adept and skilled Tax Manager to add to our team at WSP in India.

As a key member of our finance department, youll ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy at our organisation. You will also oversee all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in tax law and regulations, experience managing tax compliance and a passion for providing exceptional tax planning and advice.

Objectives of this role

• Developing and maintaining tax plans, compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks, to ensure effective tax management.
• Managing and overseeing the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, GST and other direct or indirect taxes.
• Collaborating with finance and accounting teams to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately per national tax compliances.
• Identifying, tracking and reporting any potential financial risks or issues and working closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions.

Your tasks

• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams, such as finance, legal and operations, to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in India and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organisation.
• Foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organisation, providing training and support as needed.

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelor s degree in commerce, accounting, taxation or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a MNC and Big 4 accounting firms.
• Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience in managing indirect taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software Oracle.
• Experience in leading and managing a finance team.