Indirect Tax (CATO) - Team member

Job Purpose

To ensure the timely completion of all tax compliances and accurate advise to business on various Tax and Transfer Pricing matters.

Key Accountabilities

1. Tax Advisory & Research

Conduct in-depth research on complex tax advisory and transfer pricing issues.

Provide tax opinions to internal and business stakeholders regarding changes in business models.

Liaise regularly with tax consultants for advisory on tax matters.

2. Tax Compliance & Reporting

Ensure timely and accurate direct tax compliances including :

Tax returns

Transfer pricing compliances

Tax audits

Various certifications

Assist corporate tax department with :

Business restructuring

Tax planning initiatives

Tax compliance requirements

Comply with Tax dashboard requirements and review documentation for Management Discussion & Analysis.

3. Tax Representation & Litigation

Manage tax representations before tax authorities.

Liaise with tax consultants regarding :

Tax representations

Tax litigations

4. Transfer Pricing Documentation

Compile, review, and coordinate with auditors for :

Transfer pricing documentation

Tax audit processes

Review data for transfer pricing assessments and assist corporate tax team and consultants as needed.

5. Process Management & Quality Control

Ensure process adherence and efficiency across the Direct Tax department.

Drive process rigor and monitor quality through random checks of tax computations and returns.

Drive standardization, simplification, and best practice sharing across all processes and businesses.

Review and suggest improvements in tax processes.

6. Team Collaboration & Leadership

Cultivate a strong team culture and maintain effective working relationships.

Proactively support the Tax Head and business functions.

7. Technology & Innovation

Lead and support implementation of technology solutions in tax operations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Chartered Accountant

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

▪10-15 years of relevant taxation experience (CA)

▪Desirable – Experience in corporate tax department of large business house or Big4