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The primary responsibilities include managing tax filings, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial guidance. This role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax regulations.Tax ManagementPrepare and file various tax returns accurately and on timeMaintain detailed documentation for tax filings and potential auditsEnsure proper treatment of transactionsComplianceEnsure adherence to local, state, federal, and international tax regulationsMonitor deadlines for various compliance requirementsDevelop and maintain compliance policies and proceduresConduct internal reviews to identify compliance gapsLiaison with external auditors and tax authoritiesAccounting & Financial AnalysisAssist with financial statement preparation and analysisProvide input on financial decisions based on tax implicationsWork closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reportingReconcile tax accounts and identify discrepanciesInternational TaxationAnalyze cross-border transactions and determine appropriate tax treatmentStay current on international tax treaties and regulationsHandle tax implications of foreign operations and investmentsAddress issues related to permanent establishments and foreign tax creditsGST (Goods and Services Tax) CompliancePrepare and file monthly GSTR returns for outward supplies Process GST refund applications for exporters and excess input tax creditMaintain detailed reconciliations between books of accounts and GST returnsHandle GST registrations and amendments across multiple statesIncome Tax ComplianceCalculate and deposit Advance Tax payments Prepare annual Income Tax returns by due datesProcess and file quarterly TDS returns Ensure timely issuance of Form 16/16A to employees and vendorsFile annual information returns and statements of financial transactionsProcess tax assessments and respond to notices from tax authoritiesCreate and maintain tax provision calculationsPrepare transfer pricing documentation (Form 3CEB) for international transactionsClaim foreign tax credits and handle double taxation issuesCross-Border TaxationDetermine permanent establishment exposure for foreign operationsApply relevant tax treaties to minimize double taxationAnalyze withholding tax obligations on cross-border paymentsManage Equalization LevyProcess Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)File Form 15CA/CB for foreign remittancesMaintain FEMA compliance for overseas investments and borrowingDaily/Monthly Accounting FunctionsOversee accounts payable and receivable processesReview and approve journal entries ensuring proper tax treatmentsPerform month-end closing procedures with tax implications in mindReconcile inter-company transactions and their tax treatmentsDevelop comprehensive chart of accounts aligned with tax reportingImplement accounting controls for tax-sensitive transactionsVerify appropriate tax codes are used in accounting softwareFinancial Statement PreparationPrepare Balance Sheet with detailed notes to accountsDevelop comprehensive Profit & Loss statements with tax provisionsCreate Cash Flow statements highlighting tax paymentsPrepare schedules of Fixed Assets with depreciation (book vs. tax)Document detailed notes for contingent tax liabilitiesReconcile book vs. tax differences for financial reportingEnsure financial statements comply with Companies Act requirementsFinancial Analysis & ProjectionsBuild multi-year tax planning models incorporating rate changesCreate detailed tax provision forecasts for budgetingDevelop cash flow projections factoring tax payment timelinesModel tax implications of business expansion or restructuringAnalyze tax efficiency of different business scenariosPrepare ROI analyses incorporating tax considerationsCreate tax-adjusted financial KPIs for management reportingQualifications & Technical SkillsEducation & CertificationsGraduate/Post-graduate degree in Commerce or FinanceCertification in International Taxation (e.g., ADIT) preferredGST certification course completion beneficialTechnical KnowledgeProficiency in tax compliance software (e.g., ClearTax, TaxMantra)Advanced knowledge of accounting software (Tally, Zohobooks)Expertise in Microsoft Excel for tax modeling and analysisUnderstanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) vs. IFRSKnowledge of tax assessment and litigation proceduresFamiliarity with tax authorities' e-filing platformsExperience Requirements5+ years of experience in Indian taxation and complianceDemonstrable experience with international tax structuresHistory of successful interactions with tax authoritiesExperience in financial analysis and tax planning for businessesBackground in handling tax due diligence and audits