Indirect Tax Audit Specialist

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for routine tax audits, drafting/ vetting of tax submissions and appearances before tax authorities.
• Attending personal hearings before the tax authorities, courts etc. which includes onsite visit to tax offices in different cities/ states, on need basis.
• Preparation/ reviewing of data for submission before the authorities.
• Tax risk/ exposures/ provisions reporting process timely update on audit outcomes to the stakeholders and inputs to financial reporting team.
• Provide inputs to compliance team basis tax authorities observations to improve upon the compliance processes and documentations.
• Perform research and support for tax audits, prepare supporting memos, responses, objections, and related documentation supporting financial statement and tax return positions; manage tax audits allocated by the Tax Controversy group.
• Tracking the deadlines of submissions, appeal hearings etc. and timely monitoring and updating of trackers
• Collaborate with other functional tax groups and with other corporate functions to provide an integrated approach to support business needs
• Liaison with external consultants to drive the best outcome of audits with cost efficient approach.

Experience Required:

• 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in indirect taxes
• Experience in industry with global operations or/ and big 4 accounting firm
• Strategic and proactive mindset with smart functioning abilities
• Experience in handling taxation matters at assessments/ audits, appellate level
• Experience in liaising with tax auditors, tax consultants and revenue authorities
• Experience in tax controversy and detailed transactional analysis
• Experience with indirect tax setup in ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize with problem solving approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to foster a collaborative, team environment
• Strong organizational skills and eye to detail
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills
• A results-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize, and execute
• Ability to thrive in a change environment
• Fluent in English
• Work from Office

Education Required

• Chartered Accountant
• A law degree will be an added advantage