Indirect Tax Audit Specialist

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a seasoned indirect tax professional in Chennai to manage routine audits, prepare submissions, and coordinate with tax authorities and external consultants. The role requires strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with substantial ERP tax experience and a CA qualification.

5–7 years of indirect tax experience and a law degree can be an added advantage. Work from office in Chennai district, India, with global exposure and collaboration across finance teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of indirect tax experience.
• Experience with tax audits and assessments.
• Experience liaising with tax authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience with ERP indirect tax setup.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine tax audits and vet submissions before tax authorities.
• Attend hearings across cities/states as needed.
• Prepare data for submission to authorities.
• Report tax risks and provisions to stakeholders.
• Provide inputs to compliance to improve processes.
• Support tax audits with memos, responses, objections.
• Track submission deadlines and hearings; update trackers.
• Collaborate with tax groups and corporate functions.
• Liaise with external consultants to achieve cost-efficient audit outcomes.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Research skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Law degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

About Us

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine tax audits, drafting/ vetting of tax submissions and appearances before tax authorities.
• Attending personal hearings before the tax authorities, courts etc. which includes onsite visit to tax offices in different cities/ states, on need basis.
• Preparation/ reviewing of data for submission before the authorities.
• Tax risk/ exposures/ provisions reporting process – timely update on audit outcomes to the stakeholders and inputs to financial reporting team.
• Provide inputs to compliance team basis tax authorities observations to improve upon the compliance processes and documentations.
• Perform research and support for tax audits, prepare supporting memos, responses, objections, and related documentation supporting financial statement and tax return positions; manage tax audits allocated by the Tax Controversy group.
• Tracking the deadlines of submissions, appeal hearings etc. and timely monitoring and updating of trackers
• Collaborate with other functional tax groups and with other corporate functions to provide an integrated approach to support business needs
• Liaison with external consultants to drive the best outcome of audits with cost efficient approach.

Experience Required

• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in indirect taxes
• Experience in industry with global operations or/ and big 4 accounting firm
• Strategic and proactive mindset with smart functioning abilities
• Experience in handling taxation matters at assessments/ audits, appellate level
• Experience in liaising with tax auditors, tax consultants and revenue authorities
• Experience in tax controversy and detailed transactional analysis
• Experience with indirect tax setup in ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize with problem solving approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to foster a collaborative, team environment
• Strong organizational skills and eye to detail
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills
• A results-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize, and execute
• Ability to thrive in a change environment
• Fluent in English
• Work from Office

Education Required

• Chartered Accountant
• A law degree will be an added advantage

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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