Assistant Manager- Tax

  • Bengaluru
  • Ab Inbev India

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!