Bharti - Tax Manager - Corporate Office - CA

Purpose of the job :

1. Support to Corporate Office tax team on all tax related matters /queries (Direct, Indirect, Transfer Pricing) on Bharti group businesses (except Airtel), Promoters and Promoter Holding companies.

2. Support in Tax Structuring for mergers, acquisition and divestment transactions.

3. Appear before revenue authorities for tax representation, negotiations and settlements.

The role needs to provide strong support to the team in handling tax compliances in India, litigations and advisory on various M&A transactions. The role need to demonstrate strong subject matter knowledge (mainly Income Tax and International tax treaties) and high degree of project management skills to handle voluminous work and co-ordination with teams members, external advisors, other functional teams and tax authorities

Deliverables :

(i) Assistance in review of all direct and indirect tax returns of Promoters, Promoter Holding Companies and Bharti Group Companies (except Airtel and its subsidiaries).

(ii) Support to senior team members on strategic projects and transactions such as acquisitions, hive off, divestment etc. initiated at Corporate Office.

(iii) Representation before the tax authorities, wherever required. Guidance and support to tax managers of respective group companies in managing tax assessments and litigations before the appellate authorities.

(iv) Providing update on judicial pronouncements & legislative amendments having a bearing on the Group.

(v) Ensuring proper documentation and maintenance of files.

Major Challenges :

- Incumbent needs to demonstrate expert knowledge of tax laws of India (mainly Income Tax Act International tax treaties and GST Act).

- Operational knowledge of international countries mainly Netherlands, UK, US, Singapore and Mauritius will be an advantage.

- Should have a positive approach to appreciate the current challenges and concerns of the group companies and come up with solutions.

- Communication skills are essential to convey views and deliberate on ideas with tax advisors and teams across the group.