QuEST Global Services - Head - Global Taxation & Pricing - CA

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & DUTIES: 

- Will be leading tax planning to deliver competitive advantage to the QuEST group. Responsible for reduction of Effective Tax Rate by pursuing various initiatives across the globe, participate in M & A by proposing a Tax optimal structure, Tax due diligence for M & A, claiming tax incentives/ rebates across the globe. Also responsible for managing compliances and litigations for the group. Managing the entire tax supply chain including but not limited to activities mentioned below:

- Outbound investment and tax structuring. - Identifying the most tax efficient strategy for overseas expansion. Good knowledge of EU and APAC legislation and EU Directives such as "royalty & interest", "parent - subsidiary", etc

- Employee taxation and Social Security - Structuring international assignment policies keeping in mind tax and social security compliance. Negotiate with authorities for social security

- Transfer Pricing (TP) Planning/ Management and Compliance - Design TP methodology for inter-company transactions pertaining to services and intra-group financing segments within QuEST Corporate & VAT tax plan & compliance - Managing filing PE/ branch returns applying the income attribution principles as per OECD, EU Directives, local regulations and the respective double taxation avoidance agreements. Conduct Due Diligence for QuEST on target companies for tax risks and hidden tax liabilities. Acquisition structuring and post-acquisition tax integration.

- Preparation and review of quarter and year-end tax provisions for CONSOL financial statements as per US GAAP i.e. FAS 109 and FIN 48 Business structuring : providing guidance in contract structuring and assisting pricing team in presenting best proposal to clients by doing assignment structuring. Managing ETR for the group and continuously monitoring various Indian and International taxation laws, and provide inputs and suggestions for advance tax planning. Effective Cash Flow Planning and Working Capital Management Responsible for the filing and reporting of all Income tax, VAT, Service tax etc. and representing QuEST in litigations at various levels

EDUCATION - 

Required:

- CA qualified.

- Min 10 years of experience post qualification.

- Experience on Direct/ indirect Taxation.

- Local Candidate - Industry not a constraint.

- Excellent communication skills

- Stakeholder management skills