Taxation Lead

What You Will Do In this role, you will be responsible for the finalisation of books of accounts and the preparation of financial statements and direct taxation matters. Your responsibilities will extend to taxation for the entire Molbio group, including overseas subsidiaries and associate companies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong cross-functional communication skills, and the ability to learn and adapt independently within Molbio’s team-oriented and innovation-focused culture.

You will also coordinate with various legal entities through dotted-line reporting and work closely with external consultants who support routine activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to broaden their experience and refine their skills in an organization that offers a wide horizon for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

1) Preparation of Financials

Preparation of financial statements as per Ind AS and other applicable laws and regulations

Consolidation of subsidiaries and associate companies

Monthly / quarterly trial balance preparation

Monthly general ledger scrutiny

Preparation of data and schedules for statutory, tax, IFC, and internal audits

Strengthening internal controls and ensuring adherence to RCM for relevant areas

Maintaining and organizing financial records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality as per company policies

Assisting in financial planning and budgeting

Coordinating with other teams, locations, and sites

2) Direct Taxation

Preparation of tax computations, filing of income tax returns, and ensuring timely tax payments

Managing ongoing income tax assessments and resolving open issues with tax authorities

Preparing responses to notices and sharing data / information with tax consultants

Participating in discussions with tax consultants on pending matters with tax authorities

Monitoring tax positions and tax payouts

Supporting tax and statutory audits, providing required information, and resolving tax-related audit queries

Managing tax impacts, documentation, and compliance for international transactions, including DTAA-related matters

3) Other Tax Compliance

Monitoring compliance with Income Tax and Transfer Pricing regulations

Ensuring compliance with various provisions under the Income Tax Act as well as FEMA

Overseeing Transfer Pricing compliance for transactions between group companies.

Who You Will Work With

You will be part of the Controllership Team and report to the Financial Controller.

The Controllership Team is committed to being a valued finance business partner, focusing on providing high-quality accounting services and ensuring timely, accurate compliance and reporting.

You will collaborate with internal partners, customers, and stakeholders such as Tax, Legal, Compliance, and other relevant functions, along with various internal and external parties and auditors.

The team will consist of 2–3 members.

Who You Are

• A qualified Chartered Accountant with 5–10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry;

experience with Big 4 firms is an added advantage

Strong working knowledge of SAP for accounting and reporting

Capable of independently handling finalisation and taxation with a solid understanding of the Income Tax Act, Companies Act, and Ind AS

Comfortable working in a matrix organization with controllership and compliance objectives

Skilled in teamwork, collaboration, stakeholder management, and project management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other office tools

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Why Molbio

Molbio is a disruptor in the global healthcare landscape, redefining traditional paradigms in point-of-care diagnostics. Driven by a vision to universalize access to precise, rapid, and cost-effective healthcare technologies, Molbio leads the way in decentralizing and democratizing diagnostics through its advanced portable platforms.

Renowned for its WHO-endorsed Truenat® real-time PCR platform and an ever-expanding test menu, Molbio empowers remote and resource-limited settings worldwide to implement sophisticated diagnostics—from infectious diseases such as TB and hepatitis to non-communicable diseases such as breast cancer, sickle cell disease, and diabetes.