Tax Manager

Michael Page; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative professional environment

Impactful projects in energy sector

Job summary

Michael Page is looking for a Chartered Accountant with extensive direct tax expertise to manage tax obligations and compliance for its client in India. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably with Big 4 firms, and advanced Excel skills.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to work on impactful projects in the energy and electricity sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Big 4 firms with direct tax is mandatory.
• Practical knowledge of corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties is essential.
• Experience managing tax compliance and audits is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all tax obligations of India entities including audits and filings.
• Manage tax risks and ensure compliance with new regulations.
• Support internal accounting teams with tax accounting.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Direct Tax expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in SAP

Education

Post qualification experience (around 5 years)

Job description

About Our Client

• French multinational giant in low-carbon energy and services
• The company has been active in India for over 1 decade

Our client is a large organisation operating in the energy and natural resources sector, specifically within the electricity domain. They are known for their robust industry presence and commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions.

Job Description

• Tax Compliances: Responsible for handling all tax obligations of India entities & relevant flip side entities (tax audit, income tax return, advance tax liability, tax provision, deferred tax working, transfer pricing compliance, monthly & annual GST compliances, WHT compliances, tax related reconciliation, double tax treaties etc)
• Tax Assessments: Responsible for handling tax assessments/ litigations related to corporate tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing
• Tax risks: Manage all tax issues and risks relating to India tax matters
• Group reporting: Support in group reporting obligations such as CbCR, BEPS requirements, Pillar Two developments, risk reporting etc
• Tax documentation: Maintaining records of all documents relevant for tax
• Structuring activities:
  • Tax support for group restructurings/ M&A activities, group financing and other projects, design of tax efficient structures, review of tax assumptions in project models, highlighting key risks and opportunities from M&A / BD activities
  • Review tax clauses in various contracts
• Tax developments:
  • Monitor development of all taxation matters and ensure new regulations are adequately implemented where necessary
  • Providing subject matter expertise in respect of all direct and indirect taxes
  • Provide guidance and supervision to non-tax members to ensure that GBUs, AMEA and Group tax objectives are met
• Tax accounting: Assist accounting teams in tax accounting
• Tax process:
  • Improve tax processes and ensure compliance with Internal Control Management and Efficiency
  • Support in tax automation
• Key relationships:
  • Internal: India Finance teams, Group Tax team, other relevant stakeholders
  • External: Auditors, Tax advisors

The Successful Applicant

• Chartered Accountant with post qualification experience of around 5 years (Big 4 experience in direct tax is a must). Indirect tax experience is a plus.
• Suitable Candidate must have mixed experience of Big 4 in direct tax & industry experience.
• Job profile comprise of 80 plus % of Direct Tax and remaining 20 % will be into transfer pricing and other aspects.
• Sound technical and practical knowledge of tax laws (corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax treaties)
• Experience of handling variety of tax issues, advising and implementing complex structures with the practical skills necessary to avoid pitfalls associated with the projects.
• Experience of managing projects and dealing with different teams across disciplines.
• Experience of handling tax compliances, enquiries and tax audits
• Experience of providing tax advice in M&A situations and ad hoc group restructuring projects
• Experience of accounting, treasury, foreign exchange control regulations and company law issues affecting transactions (broad understanding rather than technical specialism)
• Advanced excel skills must
• Experience in SAP would be preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities to work in a collaborative and professional environment.
• A chance to contribute to impactful projects in the energy and electricity sector.

If you are passionate about tax management and eager to work in the thriving energy industry, we encourage you to apply for the role.