Tax Specialist - Direct Tax - FMCG

Urgent looking Tax Specialist for Direct Tax with a leading an FMCG firm .

Responsibility : 

2 to 4 years in Direct tax function in an FMCG/MNC or Big 4 tax experience

TAX RESPONSIBILITIES : 

Tax Compliance & Reporting : 

- Prepare and file accurate tax computations in a timely manner to comply with statutory reporting including corporate income tax, Tax Audit, Withholding Tax, AIR returns and other similar taxes.

- Management reporting including GAM, FIN48, A32, Transfer Pricing Data Collection Package

- Preparation of Advance Tax Computation on quarterly basis (having tax liability during the year).

- Preparation and filing of Income tax returns wherever applicable.

- Prepare all required documentation in support of tax computations and submissions related to tax and transfer pricing matters in anticipation of tax audits and in accordance with tax defense strategy. Tax Controversy & Transfer Pricing

- Assist ICTC Head and Tax Manager with preparation of responses to queries from local tax authorities in relation to tax audits or assessments by communicating with business units and coordinating collection and submission of supporting documents.

Tax Planning

- Ensure robust documentation is in place to support tax defense while implementation of tax planning measures as determined by ICTC Head and Global Tax Planning and M&A tax team.

- Assist Tax Manager in follow through and quantification of benefits arising out of tax planning measures implemented.

Managing Tax Risks

- Follow the framework for internal and external control and governance in tax management.

- Implement tax risk control initiatives including annual self-assessment to identify, evaluate and mitigate tax exposure.

- Support Execution of tax strategies and support implementation of tax projects initiated from Global Tax.

Introduction of New Taxes

- Adopt and implement introduction of new taxes at business units, as applicable.

- Ensure timely implementation and compliance with new taxes introduced.

Education & Professional Qualification : 

- Business Degree in Marketing or similar necessary

- MBA or equivalent experience preferred

- Minimum of 2-4 years experience., Foundation experience in Sales/ Key Accounts is preferred

- CA would be preferable .