A large MNC client of Xperia Executive Search is looking for a Senior Manager taxation to head the Taxation department - candidate must have at least 12 to 20 years of hardcore taxation experience and should have definitely led a team of alteast 8/12 people. the employee size should not less than 600+

Designation : Senior Manager - Tax

Business Unit : Finance

Location : Navi Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

- Be responsible for and manage all tax related compliances for India business entity and global capability center (GCC)

- Review and file the tax returns i.e. Income Tax, TDS, GST, etc. for all India entities

- Managing GST refund applications for GCC

- Managing assessments conducted by Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, GST, response to queries, submissions & appeals at different levels

- Ensuring TDS, GST, TP, BEPS, Payroll related compliances on regular intervals (Payment, Return, Reconciliation & Revision), analyzing applicability of withholding taxes from India & international taxation standpoint, Master file & CbyCR report preparation.

- Liaise with the auditors to complete the Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing audit, master file, GST audit, etc.

- Ensure compliance with GST for transactions between branch locations

- Liaise with external consultants to ensure assessments are being tracked and closed

- Liaise with senior counsel and tax consultants on litigations

- Be a part of the team implementing ERPs to ensure the tax requirements are being considered and implemented.

- Analyzing business function, identifying impact & restructuring business processes like sales, operations, supply chain, administration & finance, adhering to required compliances registration, returns, payments & certification, rereading contracts/PO with customers/vendors.

- Be up to date on changes in taxation impacting the business and put in appropriate controls and processes to ensure compliance; socialize changes to the relevant teams internally

- Supporting business teams at the time of contracts to ensure tax compliance and business impact

- Administering financial activities including monthly closing, provisioning, ledger scrutiny, reconciliation and comparison as per prevailing standards & pronouncements.

- Lead the tax team for India and be responsible for and coordinating with the international tax team in US and UK

- Prepare the tax reporting pack for US GAAP related compliance for India entities

- Manage the submission and follow up for the Service Export Incentive Schemes

- Supervising foreign remittances, intercompany settlement among international markets and sister/partner companies

- Review and assess any tax implications as part of M&A activities

KEY REQUIREMENTS

- Work Experience: 15+ years of relevant work ex post CA qualification

- Educational Qualifications - Chartered Accountant

- Hands on experience in Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

- Highest standards of accuracy and precision, highly organized, committed and responsible

- Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong business partnering skills

- Ability to think creatively, highly- driven and self-motivated

- Demonstrated ability to work individually and in large teams

- Good business partnering and influencing abilities

- Working knowledge of Workday Financial System would be added advantage

Competencies:

- Analytical & Presentation Skills

- Reasoning & Influencing Skills

- Presentation Skills & Training Capabilities

- Commercial & Business Acumen

- Computing Skills - Proficiency in M.S Office

- People Management & Interpersonal Skills