Taxation CA Industrial Trainee

Position Summary: At Puma, we move fast and so does our taxation function. As a Taxation Industrial Trainee, you will be an integral part of the taxation team, supporting compliance, reporting, and advisory across direct and indirect tax functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to tax regulations impacting a leading global sports lifestyle brand.

Duration: 12 months

Reports to: Senior Manager Taxation

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation and filing of direct and indirect tax returns (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Support GST compliance, including return filing, reconciliations, and handling notices.
• Work on TDS calculations, filings, and reconciliations with books.
• Assist in tax audits, assessments, and preparation of required documentation.
• Perform reconciliation of financial data with tax filings (GST vs books, TDS vs ledger).
• Support tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations.
• Ensure adherence to statutory compliance timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Legal) for tax-related data.
• Assist in responding to tax notices and queries from authorities.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation in tax reporting.

Why Puma

• Global brand exposure work with one of the world's top sports lifestyle companies.
• Fast-track learning across financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, and Brand teams.
• Sports lifestyle culture energetic, diverse, and performance-driven workplace.

Who You Are

• Pursuing CA (ICAI) with eligibility to undergo industrial training as per institute guidelines.
• Strong academic record and solid conceptual understanding of taxation.
• Proficient in MS Excel; working knowledge of SAP ERP is a definite advantage.
• Sharp analytical mind with clear, confident communication skills.
• Self-driven and comfortable keeping pace in a fast-moving brand environment.
• Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams.