Direct Tax Professional

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and review corporate tax returns, including income tax, withholding tax, and other applicable direct taxes, ensuring timely submission in compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of tax filings for the company and its subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to direct taxes, including tax audits, assessments, and filings.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation to support tax filings and ensure compliance with local tax authorities.

Tax Planning and Advisory:

• Provide tax advisory services to management, including recommendations on tax planning, structuring transactions, and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
• Assist in optimizing the company's tax position through effective tax planning and risk management strategies.
• Analyze the impact of new or amended tax laws and advise on their implications for the company's business operations.

Tax Audits and Disputes:

• Assist in managing tax audits and liaise with tax authorities to resolve any tax-related issues or disputes.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to queries raised by tax authorities during audits or assessments.
• Monitor and manage tax risks and identify potential tax disputes, providing support in resolving issues in a timely manner.

Transfer Pricing:

• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are in line with applicable transfer pricing rules and document transfer pricing policies accordingly.

Research and Knowledge Development:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in direct tax laws and regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant with changing legislation.
• Continuously update and improve knowledge on the tax implications of business operations, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Accounting) to ensure alignment and proper implementation of tax strategies.
• Collaborate with external advisors (e.g., tax consultants, auditors) on complex tax issues and projects.

Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CTA, or similar) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience in direct tax compliance, tax advisory, and tax planning, ideally in a corporate environment or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with local tax laws, international tax regulations, and transfer pricing.
• Experience in handling tax audits and disputes is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of direct tax regulations, tax compliance processes, and tax planning strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in tax-related software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.