Tax accountant

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel is seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to join its Global Tax Team in Pune, India. You will support tax compliance, reporting, and advisory work across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with colleagues and external advisors worldwide.

You will handle tax accounting, coordinate Danish and international returns, and contribute to tax processes and documentation. Excellent English and a background in tax-focused accounting are required for this international role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or corporate tax.
• A relevant academic degree in accounting, finance, law, or related field with a tax specialization.
• Experience working with external tax advisors or global compliance processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with financial and reporting systems such as Microsoft D365 and OneStream is beneficial.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Tax accounting and tax reporting processes within the group.
• Prepare and coordinate tax returns, including Danish and other international returns, with external advisors.
• Coordinate global outsourcing engagements with external tax advisors and monitor deliverables.

Skills

Fluent English

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree with tax specialization

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

OneStream

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to join our Global Tax Team based in Pune, India. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across our international tax function and support tax activities across multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of a global tax team responsible for ensuring high-quality tax compliance, reporting, and advisory support to the business. The position offers exposure to international tax matters and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and external advisors worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Accounting and Compliance

• Support tax accounting and tax reporting processes within the group.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of tax returns, including Danish and other international tax returns, in cooperation with external advisors.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting in accordance with internal and external requirements.

Coordination with External Advisors

• Manage and coordinate our global outsourcing engagements with external tax advisors.
• Monitor deliverables, timelines, and quality of outsourced tax compliance activities.
• Act as a key internal contact point between the business and external tax advisors.

Tax Advisory Support

• Provide tax advice to the business on specific tax matters, including withholding taxes and other operational tax topics.
• Support tax-related projects and assist the business in understanding tax implications of transactions and business initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving tax processes and documentation across the group.

Systems and Process Support

• Work with tax and finance systems used within the group, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and OneStream.
• Assist in maintaining efficient tax reporting processes and supporting system-driven tax workflows.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within tax accounting, tax compliance, or corporate tax.
• A relevant academic degree in accounting, finance, law, or a related field, with a specialization in tax.
• Experience working with external tax advisors or global compliance processes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with financial and reporting systems such as Microsoft D365 and OneStream is beneficial.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required as you will work in an international environment.

Personal Profile

• Works in a structured and detail-oriented manner.
• Is comfortable collaborating across teams and cultures in a global organization.
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability to translate tax requirements into practical solutions.
• Is proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a global tax team working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exposure to international tax matters and cross-border collaboration.
• A dynamic and professional environment where you can develop your tax expertise.
• Career development opportunities within the global tax and finance organization.
• The chance to contribute to the continued development of tax processes in an international group.
• (Note - This a a fixed term contract role)

Application due 2026-08-31

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Job Functions Accounting / Auditing, Finance, Manufacturing Industry Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.