Direct Tax Specialist

Job Description

• Managing the Direct tax and Transfer Pricing activities and compliances for  legal entities in India
• Ensure all direct tax compliance entities in India (direct taxes and transfer pricing)
• Add value by advising the business on different matters pertaining to direct tax and transfer pricing
• Minimise risk when taking decisions and calls.
• Utilize the available incentives and strategize to ensure optimization of cash tax
• Support on M&A and other activities of the group in India
• Liase with relevant consultants and ensure that direct tax assessments, audits and litigations are resolved
• Liase with all stakeholders (internal and external) to educate all in relation to the changes in laws and regulations and the impact thereof on a proactive basis so that we as an organization are able to achieve objectives on a timely basis.
• Utilize appropriate structuring in corporate deals to be able to optimize tax in India.
• Regularly review all litigation to ensure that any corrective actions are taken on a timely basis
• Have proficiency in working with SAP/ other ERP systems
• Review on a regular basis our own competencies and upgrade the competencies within the department.
• Work with Regional and Global Team to ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing rules in India and aligned Transfer Pricing Policy
• Focus on improving automation and utilization of digital tools and systems to improve accuracy and turn around time for reporting and compliances.

• 5-6 years experience in Direct Tax
• Accuracy and precision
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
• Willingness to take lead on additional projects and take it to logical conclusion with minimal direction
• Ability to read, apply to situations and seek examples from peers across industry
• Cross-functional, multi-level collaboration skills
• Ability to come back from transitional issues, in the wake of setbacks and look at issues from a logical perspective