India Tax Lead - Chemicals Industry - CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose - 

As the Taxation lead for India, will be responsible for compliance with all Direct and Indirect tax issues related to the businesses in India. Should be in a position to work with Tax consultants on matters or Direct tax, specifically related to tax compliance, tax assessments, tax litigations and tax advisory and on Indirect Tax specifically have a good understanding of the GST law, its compliance.

Key Responsibilities - 

- Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe

- Build relationships and interact with various functions of the business clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise

- Work closely with the AP Tax COE and Corporate Tax department on all matters of taxation.

- Identify and mitigate tax risks

- Manage tax provision and tax compliance process

- Work with Regional Tax COE and Corporate Tax team on potential tax planning initiatives.

- Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices

- Manage and coordinate tax audits

- Lead all tax related challenges in assessments and litigation.

- Prepare all tax papers in regular basis and handle all information data requests

Job Specification

The desired candidate:

- Sound knowledge of direct and indirect tax.

- Should have a good accounting knowledge

- Should have interpersonal skills

- Should have good knowledge of Excel.

- Must be a good communicator both verbal and written.

- SAP knowledge mandatory

- Ability to work in multi locational environment

Years of Experience:

- 7-10 years experience in Taxation with 5 plus year leading the tax function or managing taxation independently in India.

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (Must)