Associate Tax

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) in Hyderabad seeks an Associate – Tax to support GST and TDS compliance, return filing, reconciliations, and cross-functional coordination ensuring adherence to Indian tax regulations and internal controls.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 2–6 years’ experience in direct and indirect taxation, including GST and TDS, and has strong Excel and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 2–6 years of experience in taxation.
• Strong knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Understanding of transfer pricing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in GST, TDS, and corporate tax return filings.
• Perform daily GST and TDS compliance checks and validate tax applicability on supplier invoices.
• Prepare tax reconciliations, working papers, and support deferred tax computations.
• Reconcile GST data with IMS and GSTR-2B and perform compliance accuracy checks.
• Generate e-invoices, e-way bills, and challan mandates through government portals.
• Maintain documentation related to tax exemptions, treaty benefits, refunds, and statutory compliance.
• Support tax audits by preparing schedules and coordinating with auditors and tax authorities.
• Track updates in tax laws and highlight changes to the team.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, payroll, procurement, operations, and global trade teams for compliant tax processes.
• Support import/export compliance including BoE processing and customs duty submissions.
• Monitor tax compliance calendars and ensure timely submissions.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation-driven reporting enhancements.
• Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate – Tax to support the Finance Tax team in managing direct and indirect tax compliance activities. The role involves assisting with GST and TDS compliance reviews, return preparation and filing, reconciliations, statutory documentation, audit support, and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to applicable tax regulations and internal controls. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of Indian taxation laws, good analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparation and timely filing of GST, TDS, withholding tax, and corporate tax returns. Perform daily GST and TDS compliance review checks and validate tax applicability on supplier invoices. Prepare tax reconciliations, working papers, and support deferred tax computations for financial reporting. Reconcile GST data with IMS and GSTR-2B and perform periodic compliance accuracy checks. Generate e-invoices, e-way bills, and challan mandates through respective government portals. Maintain documentation related to tax exemptions, treaty benefits, refunds, and statutory compliance. Support tax audits by preparing schedules, collating documents, and coordinating with auditors and tax authorities. Track updates in tax laws and regulations and highlight relevant changes to the team. Coordinate with finance, legal, payroll, procurement, operations, and global trade teams to support compliant tax processes. Support handling of IDPMS and EDPMS related transactions in coordination with internal stakeholders. Support import and export compliance activities, including handling customs and regulatory requirements such as Bill of Entry (BoE) processing, customs duty submissions, documentation review, and coordination to ensure adherence to applicable tax and trade regulations. Monitor tax compliance calendars and ensure timely submissions. Contribute to process improvements, standardization initiatives, and automation-driven reporting enhancements. Ensure robust maintenance of reconciliations, compliance records, and supporting documentation.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor or Master's with 2-6 years of experience with strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation, including GST and TDS. Basic understanding of Transfer Pricing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability toward automation tools and AI-enabled processes. Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Company Information

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen