FJOB DESCRIPTION

 

Basic Job Functions: 

 

Perform the company’s regular accounting and compliance work in the area of Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes and other taxes that may be applicable.

 

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

 

Handle month-end close processes by ensuring proper recording of tax payable/refundable, reconciling tax filing returns to financial records and analyzing fluctuation in tax accounts; Ensure compliance with various Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and local GAAP reporting; Coordinate with cross functional teams to collate the information / documents for the purpose of tax computation, filing of periodically returns and refunds etc. Provide support and work with local tax advisors to ensure all direct and indirect tax compliance are met per regulations; Provide support and work with local tax advisors in relation to the timely and correct responses to notices / queries / request received from Tax Authority; Work with internal and statutory / tax auditors and timely update of filing status in tax calendar; Organize tax payments to be made timely per deadlines; Quarterly review of direct and indirect tax exposure, make accrual for exposure identified; Liaise with Accounts payable/Accounts receivable/General Ledger team to ensure tax entries are recorded correctly upon transaction posting in ERP system; Assist in tax code set up in ERP system; Participate in Tax Department’s process improvement activities; Create Purchase Request for tax fees in ERP system to facilitate payment to service providers; Assist the Tax Manager on any ad-hoc tax assignments or tasks;

 

 

Skills and abilities required for the position: 

 

Conversant with MS office is must. Working knowledge on Oracle environment will be added advantage; Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and presentational skills;

 

Education / Relevant experience required

 

Chartered Accountant with 4-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Multinational / Tax firms (Manufacturing Industry experience will be added advantage);

 

Base Location: Chennai