Tax Analyst

Ford Motor Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Chennai, India, seeks a Tax Analyst – Corporate Income Tax to deliver high‑quality tax compliance and audit support for US entities and foreign affiliates, focusing on book‑to‑tax analysis, return preparation, FBAR filings, and data analytics.

The role requires strong technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with Chennai and Dearborn management while ensuring compliance with US federal and international tax regulations, with opportunities to automate using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in US Federal & International tax.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws.
• Experience with Corptax is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax adjustments workpapers for US subsidiaries 1120 forms.
• Analyze FDII deduction, BEAT applicability & R&D apportionment against US & Foreign source Income.
• Prepare walk – Foreign Source Income analysis for Management review.
• Support with Sec 862 analysis and CAMT & 1042 reporting for US entity.

Skills

US Federal & International tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Corptax

Power BI

Power query

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Job Description:

Tax Analyst – Corporate Income Tax is responsible for delivering high-quality tax compliance & audit support for US entities and its foreign affiliates. The role focuses on Tax Compliance – Book to Tax analysis, return preparation, FBAR filings, data analytics, and tax automation support. The position requires strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work with Chennai & Dearborn management while ensuring compliance with federal and U.S. international tax regulations.

Responsibilities

Federal Tax:

• Preparation of complex Tax adjustments workpapers and Ford’s subsidiaries 1120 forms.
• Support in calculation of FDII deduction, BEAT applicability & R&D apportion against US & Foreign source Income.
• Preparation of walk - Foreign Source Income analysis for Management review
• Support with Sec 862 analysis.
• Support with CAMT & 1042 reporting for US entity.
  

International Tax:

• Preparation of complex Tax adjustments workpapers and Ford’s Foreign Affiliates forms (5471/8858/8865).
• Analysis of Sec 901 & 902/960 credits.
• Support with GILTI, Sec 163J, Sec 987 & FPHCI calculations
• Stay current with changes in tax regulations.
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform Tax Account analysis for various Income Tax accounts.
• Support Dearborn on any IDR request as applicable.
• Handle MCRP testing related to US Income Tax Module
• Support with Pillar II compliance
• Complete FBAR forms annually.

Technology & Data Management

• Utilize tax automation platforms such as Power query and Power BI to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Focus on opportunities to Automate using AI tools.
• Leverage MS Excel and MS Access for data analysis, compliance preparation, and reporting.
• Support data extraction and transformation initiatives for tax projects.

Project & Relationship Management

• Manage assigned projects efficiently, meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain proactive status communication with U.S./India stakeholders.
• Assist team members with technical analysis, data preparation, and client deliverables.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in US Federal & International tax.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws.
• Experience with Corptax is added advantage