Senior Accountant - Direct Tax

Avantor

Pune District, Pimpri-Chinchwad

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Tax Analyst to prepare and file tax returns, post US GAAP tax entries, and support audits. You will work with external advisors and internal tax teams to ensure compliance across Europe and the US GAAP framework.

Strong English communication and accounting knowledge are essential. The role involves collaboration with the Corporate Tax team and statutory accountants, preparing RTP summaries, and ensuring accuracy of tax provisions while supporting tax audits.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of tax laws, compliance and advisory practices.
Experience in a tax accounting environment with exposure to multinational groups.

Responsibilities

Prepare Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT) and other tax filings.
Post RTP entries and prepare RTP summaries.
Coordinate with USGAAP tax entries and support audits.
Liaise with external tax advisors and statutory accountants.
Reconcile Tax Payable/Receivable with department statements.
Interact with Tax Authorities as needed.

Skills

Taxation Knowledge

US GAAP

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Taxation/Finance

2–3 years tax accounting experience

Multinational exposure

Tools

OneSource

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Works independently under close supervision, researches and analyzes the fiscal criteria applicable to company's operation. Keeps contact with tax advisors and proposes improvements on this matter. Calculate the taxes a company owes and process and file tax returns. Analyze a company's tax policies to make sure they are in compliance with the law. Understand local, state, and federal tax laws and stay up to date on changes to laws. Oversee preparation for and the conducting of audits.

The Opportunity

POSITION PROFILE: (Basic Purpose of Position)

Reporting to the Supervisor Tax, is responsible for preparing and filing Tax Returns, preparing and posting USGAAP tax balances and supporting audits.

Major Job Duties And Responsibilities

Preparing Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT), and Secondary Tax filings in multiple countries in Europe in partnership with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations.
Preparing Return to Provision (RTP) summaries to ensure true-up entries proposed are accurate.
Posting authorized RTP entries.
Feedback to future USGAAP entries based on RTP adjustments identified to improving accuracy of the USGAAP entries and minimizing RTP adjustment entries.
Prepare USGAAP Provision Tax entries as required ensuring accuracy and adherence to US regulations.
Collaborate with the Avantor Corporate Tax in US.
Act as a liaison with Statutory Accountants regarding external audit tax requirements.
Reconcile Tax Payable / Tax Receivable positions with tax department statements.
Communicate directly with Tax Authorities on all notices to and from the company.
Collaborate closely with other departments within the broader Finance and Tax teams.
Onesource tax upload file preparation.
Support tax audits.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience And Certifications)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in taxation, economics, finance, law, or a related field.
Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a tax accounting environment.
Experience in a multinational group environment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, compliance, and advisory practices.
Analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
Fluency in English
Collaborative and solution-driven working style with a proactive mindset.
Open and adaptable attitude, embracing diverse challenges in a supportive and dynamic environment

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A regular volume of work and deadlines impose reasonable strain on a routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.
Ability to travel a few times per year but no more than 10%. Expected to be minimal in terms of required travel.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear my mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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