Manager, Taxation

Lessonly; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 12,206,000 - 17,437,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic seeks a Taxation Manager to own end‑to‑end direct and indirect tax for the global group, with a heavy focus on India. You will build local processes, supervise a compliance team, and coordinate with external advisors across jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates are ICAI qualified with 8+ years' experience in direct/indirect tax, transfer pricing, GST, and ASC 740/IFRS tax provisioning, and capable of driving automation and scalable tax operations.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI) qualification is required.
• 8+ years of post‑qualification experience in tax, accounting or related roles.
• Strong expertise in Indian direct tax, transfer pricing, TDS/withholding and GST, with experience handling tax assessments and notices.

Responsibilities

• Own global direct and indirect tax strategy, compliance calendar and risk framework across multiple regions.
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance, quarterly/annual tax provisioning, and deferred taxes.
• Manage transfer pricing policy and documentation across intercompany transactions.
• Oversee indirect tax registrations, VAT/GST, and SaaS taxability across jurisdictions.
• Lead tax audits, notices, and inquiries with external counsel; drive automation in tax processes.

Skills

CA/ICAI qualified

Direct tax expert

Transfer pricing

GST/INDIA VAT

ASC 740 / tax provisioning

Leadership experience

International tax

Tax audits/assessments

Executive communication

Education

ICAI Chartered Accountant

Bachelor’s in finance / related

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Avalara

ONESOURCE

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Taxation Manager who excels at both strategic management and hands‑on execution. You will own the end‑to‑end direct and indirect tax function for Seismic's global group. The role collaborates closely with the Senior leadership of Finance and GA on strategic initiatives, and carries deep, hands‑on ownership of tax and statutory compliance in India, where you will build the local processes and compliance team.

You will ensure the integrity of tax and accounting records for the Indian legal entity and compliance with Indian tax regulations and accounting standards, while contributing to the global strategy to centralize statutory compliance support and filings for Seismic's international entities. You will also work with external advisors in every jurisdiction. The ideal person is detail‑oriented, passionate about building processes and automation, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and can identify opportunities and execute solutions independently.

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI) qualification is required. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of post‑qualification experience in tax, accounting or related roles, including significant hands‑on experience in both direct and indirect tax
• Strong, current expertise in Indian direct tax, transfer pricing, TDS/withholding and international taxation, and Indian GST, with direct experience handling tax assessments, notices and appeals
• Working knowledge of Ind AS 12 income tax accounting and tax audit requirements for Indian subsidiaries of foreign groups
• Working knowledge of US federal and state tax (including sales and use tax), and of VAT/GST and corporate tax regimes in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, China and Australia, with experience coordinating local advisors in these jurisdictions
• Experience with ASC 740 / IFRS tax provisioning and transfer pricing documentation for a multinational group
• 3+ years of experience in a management role, overseeing statutory and tax compliance at a multinational company (Big 4 and/or software/SaaS company experience is preferred)
• Experience in international statutory financial statement preparation and audits, including tax filings and compliance
• Managed a team of 3+ members across accounting and/or finance functions
• Project management experience, including a proven record of executing multi‑month projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non‑tax stakeholders and executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional credentials such as CPA, CTA, ACCA, DipIFR or LLB/ICAI Diploma in International Taxation
• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast
• Experience with indirect tax engines (such as Avalara, Vertex or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE) and tax compliance/automation tools
• Experience with SaaS revenue models, cross‑border service and software taxation, and equity compensation tax
• Experience building or scaling a tax and statutory compliance function in a fast‑growing company

• Own the global direct and indirect tax strategy, compliance calendar and risk framework across the US, Canada, India, France, the UK, Germany, China and Australia
• Direct tax: oversee corporate income tax compliance, quarterly and annual tax provisioning (ASC 740 / IAS 12), deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and effective tax rate analysis for all entities
• International tax: manage transfer pricing policy, intercompany agreements and documentation (local files, master file, country‑by‑country reporting), cross‑border withholding tax, treaty benefits, permanent establishment risk, and global minimum tax (Pillar Two) readiness
• Indirect tax: oversee VAT/GST/sales tax compliance and registrations globally, including US sales and use tax, Canadian GST/HST/PST/QST, UK, French and German VAT, Chinese VAT, Australian GST and Indian GST, with e‑invoicing, digital reporting and SaaS taxability expertise
• Manage and monitor direct, indirect and other tax filings globally, standardizing reporting and deliverables for compliance
• Partner with 3rd party service providers in each country to gain a deep understanding of local tax regulations and compliance requirements, and inform leadership of risk mitigation assessments
• Manage tax audits, assessments and inquiries worldwide, and monitor tax law changes to advise on business impact and planning opportunities
• Provide tax support on new products, pricing, contracts, M&A, entity restructuring and expansion into new markets

India Taxation

• Direct tax: own corporate income tax compliance under the Income‑tax Act, 1961 and the Income‑tax Act, 2025 (effective 1 April 2026), including advance tax, return filing, tax audit, and Form 26AS/AIS reconciliation
• Withholding tax: ensure correct TDS/TCS deduction, deposit and quarterly returns, including Section 195 withholding on payments to non‑residents, Forms 15CA/15CB and DTAA benefits
• Transfer pricing: manage Indian TP compliance for intercompany transactions, including benchmarking, Form 3CEB, and Master File/CbCR requirements
• GST: own GST compliance including registrations, monthly/annual returns, input tax credit reconciliation, e‑invoicing, reverse charge on imported services, and export refunds
• Manage tax assessments, notices and appeals before Indian tax authorities in coordination with external counsel
• Oversee payroll and other taxes, including salary TDS, ESOP/equity perquisite tax, and Professional Tax
• Build and lead the India tax compliance team and processes, with a calendar‑driven compliance tracker

Accounting, Controllership and Process

• Execute the strategy to build and maintain scalable controllership processes for accurate tax records with a focus on long‑term scalability
• Maintain tax records for Seismic India and other global subsidiaries and comply with local GAAP requirements in the NetSuite ERP
• Work cross‑functionally with the international accounting teams to ensure alignment and drive process improvements
• Innovate through optimization: lead process improvement initiatives and champion automation to accelerate and future‑proof tax processes
• Support statutory compliance preparation and filings across entities, including financial statements, statutory audits, corporate income tax, indirect tax and exchange control filings
• Ensure adherence to global tax regulations and reporting requirements, including audit inquiries and support
• Work independently with process owners to ensure all tasks are completed
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and be the go‑to tax and accounting expert for internal partners, offering clear, proactive insights that drive success across the business

At Seismic, we’re committed to providing benefits and perks for the whole self. To explore our benefits available in each country, please visit the Global Benefits page.

Seismic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.