Tax Manager

Insight Advisors Private Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bravient Advisors Private Lmited is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, planning, and reporting for the organization''s operations. The role involves managing direct and indirect tax obligations, supporting audits, and advising on tax risks while aligning with global tax strategy.

Key responsibilities include tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and coordination with tax authorities, with a focus on India and international considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• CA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Postgraduate degree in Taxation or International Tax advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns (CIT, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing).
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance-related matters.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on operations.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and cross-border activities.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation per OECD guidelines and local requirements.
• Manage Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and related obligations.
• Support implementation of global tax strategies including BEPS Pillar Two and transfer pricing policies.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions and operational changes.
• Mentor and guide junior tax professionals within the team.

Skills

Technical Tax Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Law

CA/CPA or equivalent

Postgraduate degree in Taxation or International Tax

Tools

SAP

Tax software tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bravient Advisors Private Lmited | Full time

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects oftax compliance, planning, and reporting for SLB's operations in the assignedregion. The role involves managing direct and indirect tax obligations,supporting tax audits, advising on tax risks, and ensuring compliance withlocal and international tax regulations. The Tax Manager will collaborateclosely with finance, legal, and business teams to deliver accurate and timelytax outcomes aligned with SLB's global tax strategy.

KeyResponsibilities

1. TaxCompliance & Reporting

• Manage andoversee timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns (corporate incometax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, etc.).
• Ensure accuratepreparation and submission of tax computations in compliance with applicablelocal tax laws.
• Coordinate withexternal tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance-related matters.
• Monitor changesin tax legislation and assess impact on SLB's operations.
• Provide taxadvisory support on business transactions, contracts, and cross-borderactivities.
• Identify taxoptimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicableregulations.
• Supportimplementation of global tax strategies including BEPS Pillar Two (GloBE) andtransfer pricing policies.
• Advise internalstakeholders on tax implications of business decisions and operational changes.
• Prepare andmaintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with OECD guidelines andlocal requirements.
• ManageCountry-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and related obligations.
• Supportintercompany pricing reviews and benchmarking analyses.

4. Tax Audits& Controversy Management

• Manage taxaudits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities.
• Coordinate withlegal counsel and external advisors on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare andmaintain audit-ready documentation and responses.
• Track andreport status of open tax assessments and contingent liabilities.

5. FinancialReporting & Tax Provisions

• Prepare currentand deferred tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS.
• Supportquarterly and year-end financial close activities related to tax.
• Revieweffective tax rate (ETR) computations and provide variance analysis.
• Ensure accuratetax disclosures in financial statements.
• Maintain stronginternal controls over tax processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)requirements.
• Develop andmaintain tax risk registers and governance documentation.
• Ensurecompliance with SLB's financial policies and global tax governance framework.

7. StakeholderManagement & Team Leadership

• Partner withFinance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Operations teams on tax-related matters.
• Mentor andguide junior tax professionals within the team.
• Liaise withregional controllers and GBS shared service centers on tax data requirements.
• Support Mergers& Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and integration activities from atax perspective.

Qualifications& Experience

Education

• Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field (required).
• Professionalcertification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent (preferred).
• Postgraduatedegree in Taxation or International Tax (advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 10–12years of progressive tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big 4advisory firm.
• Provenexperience managing direct and indirect tax compliance in India.
• Strongbackground in transfer pricing, international tax, and cross-bordertransactions.
• Experience withtax provisions under US GAAP or IFRS.
• Exposure toBEPS, Pillar Two (GloBE) framework, and evolving international tax standards.

Competency

Description

Technical Tax Expertise

Deep knowledge of Indiandirect/indirect tax laws, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties.

Analytical Thinking

Ability to interpret complex taxlegislation and apply it to business scenarios.

Communication

Effective written and verbalcommunication with senior stakeholders and tax authorities.

Leadership

Capable of managing anddeveloping a team of tax professionals.

Attention to Detail

High accuracy in taxcalculations, filings, and financial reporting.

Business Acumen

Understanding of the oil and gas/ technology services sector is an advantage.

Technology Proficiency

Proficiency in SAP, tax softwaretools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

WorkingConditions

• Office-basedwith hybrid working arrangements as applicable.
• Willingness totravel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to workacross time zones in a global matrixed organization.