Compliance Specialist

About Rapido :

Founded in 2015, Rapido is India’s leading multi-modal mobility platform. What began with bike taxis has rapidly evolved to include auto-rickshaws, cab-hailing, and peer-to-peer deliveries. Today, Rapido commands a dominant 70% market share in bike taxis, 40% in auto rides, and holds the second-largest position in the cab segment with a 22% share—establishing us as the overall market leader in ride-hailing. With over 4 million rides completed daily and more than 2 billion rides served to date , Rapido operates in 200+ cities and is aggressively expanding toward a presence in 500 cities. In 2024, we proudly achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.1 billion. Driven by technology and innovation, we’re expanding into new categories while remaining committed to improving last-mile connectivity and empowering livelihoods at scale.

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About the Role : The Manager – Policy and Corporate Affairs will be responsible for developing and implementing policy strategies, engaging with regulatory authorities, and managing corporate affairs to ensure a favorable policy environment for Rapido’s operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of public policy, government relations, and regulatory frameworks related to mobility, transportation, and urban development.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns (GST, TDS, corporate income tax, equalization levy, etc.)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance calendars.
• Review tax computations, reconciliations, and related workings prepared by the team or consultants.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the organization.
• Implement necessary changes to compliance processes.
• Oversee the process of routine compliance hygiene checks and circulate the technical memoranda summarizing findings and recommendations to the Management.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff, providing training and guidance on tax issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns and tax reporting.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained to support tax positions and availment of credits / deductions
• Communicate effectively and provide guidance to the team members in implementing the newer provisions notified by the Department.
• Prepare and present consolidate reports to senior management on monthly tax compliances.
• Implement checklists and controls to ensure accurate reporting of details in tax returns and ensure balances are duly reconciled with books in a timely manner.

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