Manager/Senior Manager - Taxation - Online/Media/BFS

Key Responsibilities

A. Overall (Group level):

- Direct & Indirect Tax Planning for the organization and all the BUs.

- Keeping the organization aware of the implications of various direct and indirect tax laws on business decisions.

- Expeditious resolution of Tax matters when need so arises.

- Dealing with tax authorities

- Regular updates to the management and businesses

- Coordination with tech team/oracle etc. on various automation initiatives

- Working with external resources for advice and resolutions.

- Any Other related matter

- Ensure transactions are at Arm length pricing for Inter-company transactions.

B. Direct Taxation:

- Preparation and filing of income tax returns

- Prepare submissions and representations for income tax assessments of the Company

- Tax Deductions at Source (TDS) - deduction, deposit, forms, returns & assessments & appeals.

- Reconciliation of 26AS credit with books to ensure all credits are availed/considered for Annual tax filings

- Liaising with auditors for filing of Tax Audit Report, Transfer Pricing etc.

- Quarterly tax provision working for closure of financial statements

- Liaison with statutory auditors for tax accounts/disclosure finalization.

- Providing information, liaising & strategizing with consultants on the tax positions to be adopted in respect of issues at various appellate levels.

- Submission of Pre and Post Budget memorandum to various financial bodies like FICCI, GI Council etc on behalf of the company

C. Indirect Taxation:

- Monthly GST filings and GST payments

- GST Credit Reconciliations- Credit Register vs GSTR 2A

- Timely responses to departmental notices

- Drafting responses, interpreting sections, attending summons on behalf of the company

- Coordination with auditors and timely filing of GST Annual Returns and Audit reports

- Handling of statutory and internal audit queries

- Amendment of registrations and obtaining new registrations.

Required Skills:

- CA / MBA with specialization in Finance or similar from a premium institute

- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience focused on direct and indirect taxes

- Should have a track record of competent handling of complex tax matters.

- Should be up-to-date on tax laws and rules and have an expert level understanding of relevant tax laws and rules.

- Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting Standards.

- System proficiency and should have operated in ERP based integrated applications.

- Seasoned in partnering with executive team and cross-functional teams; able to influence people with no direct reporting relationship

- High level of written and oral communication skills