Skuad - Assistant Manager - International Tax

What will you do?

1. Develop and implement international tax strategies to optimise Skuad's global tax position and minimise tax risks.

2. Monitor changes in international tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on Skuad, and recommend necessary actions.

3. Conduct research and analysis on complex international tax issues, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and permanent establishments.

4. Ensure compliance with international tax reporting and filing requirements, including preparation and review of tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and country-by-country reporting.

5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to provide tax advice and support on international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer pricing arrangements.

6. Assist in the development and implementation of tax-efficient structures for Skuad's international operations, including holding companies, repatriation strategies, and intercompany transactions.

7. Close coordination with respective tax agencies/regulators around requests, extensions, understanding of tax clauses/rules, responding to their queries, etc.

8. Conduct tax due diligence on potential acquisitions or joint ventures to identify tax risks and opportunities.

9. Participate in the new product/jurisdiction approvals process to assess the tax impact & incidental costs, hence helping the business/product teams design the new product/jurisdiction. (w.r.t. costs, regulatory complexities and implications from taxation perspective).

10. Handling of Transfer Pricing (TP) matters including Policy Guidelines, Benchmarking analysis, TP audit, Assessment, Advance Pricing Agreements, Periodic review, etc..

11. Collaborate with the finance team to analyze the tax implications of Skuad's cross-border transactions, including intercompany pricing and financing arrangements.

12. Prepare and review documentation related to tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, and provide necessary support during tax audits.

What makes you a great match for us?

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A Master's degree or CPA qualification is strongly preferred.

2. Minimum of 4-8 years of relevant experience in international tax planning and compliance, preferably in a multinational corporation or a public accounting firm.

3. In-depth knowledge of international tax laws, regulations, and principles, including transfer pricing rules, tax treaties, and cross-border transactions.

4. Exposure in handling tax litigations would be preferable, else exposure in working with external agencies around tax litigations is required.

5. Experience in managing and executing complex international tax projects, including mergers and acquisitions and transfer pricing documentation.

6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.

7. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

8. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

9. Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills.

10. Knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and their impact on tax reporting is a plus.