Skuad - Lead - International Tax - CA

Desired Skills: International tax planning and compliance

Experience: 4-6 Years

Location: Gurugram (Work From Office)

About the Role:

As a Lead at Skuad, A Payoneer Company, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing the international tax activities of our organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, ensure compliance with international tax regulations, and support the overall financial objectives of Skuad. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of international tax laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex tax concepts to stakeholders.

What will you do?

- Develop and implement international tax strategies to optimize Skuad's global tax position and minimize tax risks

- Monitor changes in international tax laws and regulations, and assess their impact on Skuad, and recommend necessary actions

- Conduct research and analysis on complex international tax issues, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and permanent establishments

- Ensure compliance with international tax reporting and filing requirements, including preparation and review of tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and country-by-country reporting

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to provide tax advice and support on international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer pricing arrangements

- Assist in the development and implementation of tax-efficient structures for Skuad's international operations, including holding companies, repatriation strategies, and intercompany transactions

- Close coordination with respective tax agencies/regulators around requests, extensions, understanding of tax clauses/rules, responding to their queries, etc

- Conduct tax due diligence on potential acquisitions or joint ventures to identify tax risks and opportunities - Participate in the new product/jurisdiction approvals process to assess the tax impact & incidental costs, hence helping the business/product teams design the new product/jurisdiction (w.r.t. costs, regulatory complexities, and implications from a taxation perspective)

- Handling of Transfer Pricing (TP) matters including Policy Guidelines, Benchmarking analysis, TP audit, Assessment, Advance Pricing Agreements, Periodic review, etc

- Collaborate with the finance team to analyse the tax implications of Skuad's cross-border transactions, including inter-company pricing and financing arrangements

- Prepare and review documentation related to tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, and provide necessary support during tax audits.

What makes you a great match for us?

- Chartered Accountant qualification is strongly preferred.

- Minimum of 4-6 years (PQE) of relevant experience in domestic and international tax planning and compliance, preferably in a multinational corporation or a public accounting firm

- In-depth knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, regulations, and principles, including transfer pricing rules, tax treaties, and cross-border transactions

- Experience in preparing submissions to tax notices, Exposure to handling tax litigations, exposure to working with external agencies around tax litigations is required

- Experience in preparing tax computations and tax returns (direct and indirect tax) from starting which involves collating the financial data to submitting the tax return form.

- Experience in managing and executing complex international tax projects, including mergers and acquisitions and transfer pricing documentation

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals

- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills

- Knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and their impact on tax reporting is a plus.

About Skuad

Imagine a world without boundaries, where companies effortlessly discover, hire, and manage talent, regardless of geographical constraints. Skuad brings this vision to life.

We're on a mission to democratize global talent and opportunities, making remote work accessible worldwide. Skuad empowers employers to effortlessly build, pay, and oversee exceptional global teams while handling the complexities of payroll, compliance, and taxation.

Our diverse, globally distributed team is passionate about fostering inclusive work cultures and enabling customers to thrive globally. Backed by leaders with over two decades of HR expertise, our goal is to create one million opportunities globally by 2027.

In August 2024, Skuad was acquired by Payoneer, a leading global payments platform that empowers small and medium-sized businesses to transact, do business, and grow globally. This acquisition marked a strategic move for Payoneer to strengthen its position in the $6 trillion B2B market by enhancing its capabilities in payroll and contract management services for distributed teams.

Payoneer recognized Skuad's expertise in helping businesses in over 160 countries navigate complex challenges such as international payroll, remote onboarding, and regulatory compliance. By integrating Skuad's solutions, Payoneer aims to offer its customers a seamless way to manage global teams while tapping into emerging markets and cross-border business opportunities.

Both companies share a commitment to enabling SMBs worldwide, especially in emerging markets, to thrive by providing scalable and comprehensive solutions for global hiring and payments. This integration not only reinforces Payoneer's mission but also solidifies Skuad's role as a trusted partner for global workforce management.

With Skuad you get to have:

- Ownership: You will own what you do. We are a results-driven team, which means we expect you to get things done

- Endless support: You will always be able to reach the help you may need. You will have the resources you need to deliver.

- Experiment: This is your playground. You will come up with ideas of your own, pitch them, and take them up. You will have a free hand to execute exciting ideas

- Impact: Be a part of a world-class team where we are constantly challenged with new things and maximize the impact of the products we build.

Why should you join Skuad?

NASDAQ Listed-backed hyper-growth company

Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn

Competitive salary and Performance bonus

Paid time off, Flexi-hour policy & Wellness benefits

Truly Global & Diverse Team

If you are someone who wants to solve real-world challenges and enjoys finding elegant solutions to difficult problems, Skuad is the perfect workplace for you! Join us to build a global employment solution that is making opportunities accessible for talent and organizations across the world.