Senior Accountant Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

Experis; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Pune, India seeks a Senior Accountant for Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing. The role starts with 3 months WFO, then hybrid, with 1:00 PM–10:00 PM IST shift. US experience is mandatory and you will work on multi-country filings and TP documentation.

You will analyze large financial data, automate processes with Alteryx and Power BI, and collaborate with Corporate Tax teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Taxation, Economics, Finance, Law, or related field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in a tax accounting environment.
• US experience is mandatory.
• Experience in a multinational group environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT), and Secondary Tax filings across multiple countries in Europe with external tax advisors.
• Prepare RTP summaries and ensure proposed true-up entries are accurate.
• Post authorized RTP entries and provide feedback on RTP adjustments.
• Prepare US GAAP tax provision entries as required.
• Collaborate with the Avantor Corporate Tax team for external audit tax requirements.
• Liaise with US Statutory Accountants and reconcile Tax Payable/Receivable positions.
• Communicate with Tax Authorities and collaborate with Finance and Tax teams.
• Prepare OneSource tax upload files and support tax audits.
• Handle tax department statements/notices.
• Provide Transfer Pricing support to the Global TPM Senior Manager.
• Work with data models and automation tools like Alteryx and Power BI.
• Perform financial statement analysis and analyze large data sets.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Taxation, Economics, Finance, Law, or related field

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

Job description

Role: Senior Accountant Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Pune
Work Mode: Starting 3 Months WFO, after 3 Months Hybrid
Shift Time: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST

US Experience: Mandatory

Transfer Pricing Role

• Interest and aptitude in working with and analyzing large financial data sets.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Experience using automation software is a plus, such as Alteryx and Microsoft Power Suite, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing principles and methods under the OECD Guidelines and other local country regulations.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing transfer pricing documentation reports is preferred, including the BEPS Master File / Local File format.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT), and Secondary Tax filings across multiple countries in Europe in partnership with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations.
• Prepare Return to Provision (RTP) summaries and ensure proposed true-up entries are accurate.
• Post authorized RTP entries.
• Provide feedback on RTP adjustments to improve the accuracy of future US GAAP entries and minimize RTP adjustment entries.
• Prepare US GAAP tax provision entries as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US regulations.
• Collaborate with the Avantor Corporate Tax team regarding external audit tax requirements.
• Liaise with Statutory Accountants in the US.
• Reconcile Tax Payable / Tax Receivable positions.
• Communicate directly with Tax Authorities.
• Collaborate closely with other departments within the broader Finance and Tax teams.
• Prepare OneSource tax upload files.
• Support tax audits.
• Handle tax department statements and notices received from or sent to the company.
• Provide Transfer Pricing support to the Global Transfer Pricing Senior Manager.
• Work with complex data models and automation software such as Alteryx and Microsoft Power Suite, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
• Perform financial statement analysis.
• Work with and analyze large financial data sets.

Qualifications

• 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.
• US experience is mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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