Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, independent and experienced
Tax Accountant
to oversee and manage all direct tax-related matters, including TDS compliance, advance tax computation and filing, deferred tax analysis, and transfer pricing documentation
. The role will also involve handling tax payments, returns, STPI compliance, Accounting audits, and income tax assessments
in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act and relevant statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Taxation (Income Tax & TDS):
- Manage
TDS deduction, deposit, and return filing
(Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) in accordance with statutory timelines. - Reconcile
Form 26AS
and TDS ledgers
with books of accounts. - Prepare and file
corporate income tax returns
(ITR-6) and handle tax provisioning and payments. - Assist in
advance tax computation
and ensure timely payments.
Deferred Tax:
- Analyze and maintain
deferred tax assets and liabilities (DTA/DTL)
. - Prepare and review deferred tax workings for statutory reporting and audits under
IND AS/IFRS
.
Transfer Pricing:
- Maintain and update
transfer pricing documentation
, including local files, master files, and 3CEB reporting
. - Coordinate with consultants for
transfer pricing audits and benchmarking studies
. - Ensure compliance with
arm s length pricing
and BEPS Action Plan requirements.
Tax Payments & Returns:
- Ensure timely deposit of all direct tax liabilities and filing of
quarterly/annual tax returns
. - Handle all direct tax-related reconciliations and GL validations.
STPI
- SOFTEX filing
- MPR, QPR and APR (returns filing) for STPI
- Coordination with logistics on the return filing
- Coordinate with Fixed asset team on the return filing
Accounting, Audit & Assessments:
- Support month, quarter and year end close related to tax schedules and accounting.
- Reconciliation statements preparation on monthly basis
- Support statutory, tax, and internal audits by providing necessary tax documents and reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit responses to
notices from Income Tax Department
and represent the company during tax assessments and hearings. - Ensure proper documentation and data retention for tax audit purposes (Form 3CD, Form 3CEB et al.)
Qualifications
- CA with 5-7 years of experience in Direct tax, TDS and Transfer pricing in large sized IT/ITES/Manufacturing or BIG 4 consulting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is advantageous
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and adapt to different cultural contexts