Tax Accountant - Senior

DESCRIPTION

The Tax Accountant - Senior is responsible for the preparation and review of complex indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and supporting audits and litigation activities. This role plays a key part in strategic and operational tax initiatives, including tax automation, team supervision, and collaboration with tax authorities across India. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and coach others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute complex projects related to the application and interpretation of tax law.
• Prepare and review complex indirect tax returns and reconciliations.
• Supervise and coach team members on daily operations and technical tax matters.
• Research and interpret indirect tax laws to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks.
• Liaise with tax authorities across Maharashtra and other states for audits and adjudication processes.
• Support the Indirect Tax Lead on strategic and operational initiatives across PSBU.
• Drive tax automation and process improvement initiatives across the business.
• Compile and present periodic updates for tax and business leadership.
• Support tax audits, compile necessary documentation, address queries, and resolve open issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports to support tax positions and provision calculations.

• 7-8 years of relevant professional work experience in indirect taxation is required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or multinational organization is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance activities and lead teams effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of Indian indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in supervising IDT compliances, audits, and litigations.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team with continuous coaching.
• Effective liaison with tax authorities and handling of adjudication matters.
• Strong understanding and execution of tax automation tools and initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills.
• 25% travel will be involved to different plant locations and tax offices in and outside Pune.

• Financial Regulations Acumen: Understanding and applying regulations to ensure compliance.
• Tax Technical Analysis: Interpreting tax laws, case laws, and regulations accurately.
• Tax-Based Modeling and Computation: Proficient in tax computation and financial impact analysis.
• Communicates Effectively: Adapting communication style to diverse audiences.
• Ensures Accountability: Meeting commitments and holding others to high standards.
• Action Oriented & Being Resilient: Tackling challenges energetically and bouncing back from adversity.
• Nimble Learning: Learning through experimentation and adapting quickly.
• Project Management: Balancing scope, time, and resources to deliver tax-related initiatives.
• Values Differences: Appreciating diverse perspectives and cultural contributions.

• CWA (Cost and Works Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) or progress toward CA or equivalent certification is preferred.