Indirect Tax Manager

About Porter

Porter

We solve real-world problems — from empowering micro-entrepreneurs and truck owners, to optimizing last-mile delivery for SMEs and enterprises. Every challenge we take on has real consequences and real impact.

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Role

• Assists in day-to-day functioning of the tax and regulatory function within the finance team and work closely with the accounting team.
• Manage the on-going direct tax, indirect tax, transfer price and regulatory compliances and litigations for the group companies including TDS, TCS, Equalization Levy, GST compliances/litigation, Form 15CA/ CB, RBI compliances etc.
• Reconciliations of input tax credit under GST, TDS reconciliations other reconciliations required under different tax laws
• Manage and comply with local, state, and central government reporting requirements and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, labor laws and allied business laws applicable to the company
• Work closely with the international teams - Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax etc
• Provide support on tax and regulatory compliances of overseas companies on a need-basis
• Support on review and negotiation of contracts from an overall tax, commercial, finance and regulatory perspective
• Update and implement the latest changes in laws as applicable on a timely basis
• Manage and comply with any other local, state, and central government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Support requirements of business and operations team in day-to-day functioning and new business initiatives
• Manage discussions and coordination with the external consultants, lawyers and tax & regulatory authorities including meetings/representations on behalf of the company
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax audit, internal audits, transfer pricing certifications etc.
• Assisting in financial /tax/regulatory diligence/ audit by third parties
• Identify and drive automation and process improvements, including the creation of SOP’s standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and quick reference summary dashboards etc.
• Design and administer internal controls over tax and financial reporting including process controls.

Skill

• The person is expected to lead and execute activities in his/her areas with minimum supervision / monitoring or assistance
• Should be a problem solver and take initiatives, should proactively reach out to stakeholders to solve deadlock / issues
• Should have in-depth knowledge of indirect taxes, corporate tax, international tax and working knowledge of accounting standards and IFRS.
• Working knowledge of PF, PT, ESI, MCA and RBI compliances
• Excellent skills of MS-Office suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to multitask and manage expectations of relevant stakeholders from time to time
• Should have a positive attitude, be a good team player, be willing to learn and be flexible to adapt into varied roles within the finance function
• The person is expected to take hands on initiatives, lead and execute activities in his/her areas with minimum supervision / monitoring or assistance.