Specialist - Direct Tax

Job Description: Direct Tax Profile

Position: Direct Tax Specialist

Location: Gurgaon

Department: Finance/Taxation

Reporting to: Head of Tax

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Tax Management:

- Oversee corporate tax matters, including both direct and indirect tax.

- Ensure timely filing of tax returns and manage tax-related litigation.

- Handle transfer pricing compliance, including transfer pricing study, CBCR, and master form filing.

Overseas Jurisdiction Compliance:

- Manage tax compliance for various overseas jurisdictions.

- Monitor tax compliances of overseas subsidiaries/branches.

- Assess tax implications on company transactions in different jurisdictions.

Coordination with Tax Consultants:

- Collaborate with tax consultants to file relevant tax returns and ensure related compliances.

- Assist in tax assessments for different jurisdictions/legal entities across the group.

Tax Calculation & Provisions:

- Calculate provisions for current tax, deferred tax, effective tax rate, and advance tax.

- Support closing activities by working closely with the finance team.

Process Improvement:

- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

Tax Litigation & Representation:

- Represent the company before direct/indirect tax authorities in tax litigation matters as required.

- Coordinate with tax consultants/attorneys on ongoing tax litigations, if any.

Inter-Departmental Liaison:

- Liaise with other teams within the organization for smooth day-to-day operations.

- Coordinate with auditors in respective countries for branch/subsidiary audits.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.

- Experience: 5+ in corporate taxation, with hands-on experience in direct and indirect tax.

Skills:

- Proficient in MS Excel.

- Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

- Strong coordination and communication skills.

Additional Information:

- Type: Full-time

- Travel: May require occasional travel to oversee tax matters in various jurisdictions.