Primary Purpose of Role
Managing end-to-end tax related matters (VAT/CST/GST/ Income Tax) of the company viz. tax litigations, compliances, tax optimization and tax advisory.
Providing support to team on other one-off tax related projects.
Financial Dimensions: TBD
Role Responsibilities
Area of Responsibility
Key Elements
1. Tax litigations
Managing tax assessments/ appeals which includes data collation, review of tax submissions, managing the tax notices from tax authorities, strategizing the tax litigation with consultants;
Pursuing tax refunds while managing the Tax Authorities and internal stakeholders,
Collating data and build factual information to reply to various notices;
Estimation of tax provision every month for financial reporting purposes.
< 20%
20% - 40%
40% - 60%
> 60%
2. Tax compliances
Drafting Tax audits, Finalizing tax returns with consultants, ensuring end-to-end documentation around tax audit and tax returns.
< 20%
20% - 40%
40% - 60%
> 60%
3. Other tax projects /
Driving end-to-end one off tax projects to bring tax efficiencies.
Doing in-depth research around the projects to add value
< 20%
20% - 40%
Tax R&D
addition
40% - 60%
> 60%
Key Relationships
Internal
Internal functions across ABI
External
Tax Authorities; Tax consultants.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education level and/ or experience
Chartered Accountant with 1-2 years’ post qualification experience in managing indirect or direct tax related matters of clients in Big 4s/ large consulting firms. Alternatively, the candidate should be employed with a large Indian corporate house and should be responsible for its tax related matters. Additionally, having experience in tax (during Articleship or otherwise) will be an advantage.
Skills and/or knowledge
Strong tax knowledge and ability to logically interpret the provisions of tax laws.
Strong hands on ERP systems and MS Office.
Strong inter-personal skills and communication skills with an ability to work with all functional and business partners as the job requires interactions with other functions in the company.
Fluency in English is essential, with exposure to a multinational desirable.
Reliable with a strong sense of integrity and compliance
Able to work independently and drive projects end to end.
Other requirements
Mindset to implement the best tax practices and bring efficiencies from tax across functions
High energy
Solution-oriented and positive attitude
Ownership to complete projects
Fast-mover, quick to adapt
Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment
Integrity and professionalism
Love for beer!