Executive - Finance Direct Tax

About Position:

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our Direct Tax team. This role is responsible for supporting the organization's direct tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax audits, tax reporting, and advisory activities while ensuring adherence to applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements.

• Role: Executive - Finance Direct Tax
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 1.5 to 3 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Support direct tax compliance activities including preparation, review, and filing of statutory tax returns.
• Prepare and analyze tax-related data extracted from ERP systems for compliance, reporting, and audit purposes.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns and ensure timely completion of statutory obligations.
• Support direct tax assessments, tax audits, transfer pricing audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports for management and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist in maintaining transfer pricing documentation and supporting transfer pricing compliance activities.
• Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• Support tax planning initiatives and provide assistance on tax-related advisory matters.
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and tax authorities as required.
• Support taxation-related processes within accounting, ERP, and financial systems.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions and provide data-driven insights.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and support implementation of compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve tax-related queries and issues.
• Ensure adherence to ethical accounting, taxation, and governance practices.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to overall team objectives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 1.5 to 3 years of hands-on experience in Direct Taxation and Corporate Tax Compliance.
• Strong understanding of Income Tax Act provisions and corporate taxation regulations.
• Experience supporting direct tax assessments, audits, and statutory compliance activities.
• Hands-on experience in transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of tax reporting, tax provisioning, and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and computerized accounting applications.
• Experience preparing tax computations, reconciliations, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial statements.
• Corporate tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Transfer Pricing regulations and documentation frameworks.
• Tax audit processes, statutory assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Financial reporting and taxation-related accounting principles.
• ERP-based financial processes and tax reporting systems.
• Direct tax planning and advisory support.
• Risk management, compliance controls, and governance practices.
• Regulatory updates and taxation law changes affecting business operations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with finance, accounting, legal, and business teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.