Indirect Tax Audit Specialist

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Office

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced tax professional in India to manage indirect tax matters with a focus on audits, compliance and data submissions. The role requires CA qualification with 5–7 years of relevant experience and fluency in English, plus the ability to liaise with authorities and internal teams.

Office-based work with potential travel across cities/states and collaboration with global teams to ensure compliant tax positions and efficient audit outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA with 5–7 years of indirect tax experience or equivalent from industry or big4.
• Experience in tax audits, assessments and appellate matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine tax audits, drafting/ vetting of tax submissions and appearances before tax authorities.
• Attending personal hearings before 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 stakeholders and inputs to financial reporting team.
• Collaborate with other functional tax groups to support business needs and liaise with external consultants.

Skills

Indirect taxes

Tax audits

ERP tax setup

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant

Law degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

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.

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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