Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Taxation:

- Manage all direct tax compliances, including corporate income tax, advance tax, TDS, equalization levy, and withholding tax requirements.

- Ensure timely filing of corporate income tax returns and related statutory submissions.

- Review tax computations, tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and disclosures.

- Coordinate with tax consultants and regulatory authorities for assessments and notices.

- Support tax planning initiatives aimed at optimizing tax efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance.

- Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

Indirect Taxation (GST):

- Oversee end-to-end GST compliance, including return filings, reconciliations, and audits.

- Ensure accurate GST treatment for domestic and international SaaS transactions.

- Manage input tax credit reconciliations and optimize GST utilization.

- Handle GST assessments, departmental audits, and litigation support.

- Review tax positions for new products, services, and business models.

- Ensure compliance with place-of-supply and cross-border taxation regulations.

International Taxation & Transfer Pricing:

- Manage transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.

- Coordinate with consultants for transfer pricing studies and audits.

- Review cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, and related-party arrangements.

- Ensure compliance with international tax regulations impacting SaaS operations.

- Support global tax structuring initiatives and overseas expansion projects.

- Monitor developments in OECD guidelines, BEPS regulations, and digital taxation frameworks.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, and other applicable laws.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and compliance calendars.

- Coordinate with Company Secretaries, auditors, legal teams, and external advisors.

- Monitor and track all regulatory filings and deadlines.

- Strengthen internal controls and compliance governance processes.

- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments.

Audit Management:

- Lead tax and compliance-related activities during statutory, internal, and tax audits.

- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required by auditors.

- Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure smooth closure of audits within defined timelines.

- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to resolve audit queries efficiently.

Financial Reporting & Tax Accounting:

- Review tax provisions and disclosures as part of financial reporting requirements.

- Ensure accurate accounting of tax-related transactions.

- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

- Prepare management reports and compliance dashboards.

- Analyze tax implications of business transactions and strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement & Risk Management:

- Develop and implement tax compliance frameworks and SOPs.

- Identify opportunities to automate compliance processes and reporting.

- Strengthen tax controls to mitigate financial and regulatory risks.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across taxation and compliance functions.

- Support ERP implementation and process transformation projects from a tax perspective.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Sales, Procurement, and Business teams on tax and compliance matters.

- Provide guidance on tax implications of commercial contracts and new business initiatives.

- Liaise with government authorities, consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

- Support leadership with strategic tax planning and compliance insights.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Experience:

- 7-10 years of experience in Taxation and Compliance.

- Experience in SaaS, Technology, Software Products, IT Services, FinTech, or Digital businesses preferred.

- Strong exposure to GST, Direct Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and International Taxation.

- Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance.

- Exposure to multinational operations and cross-border transactions is desirable.