Head of Tax and Audit
Role Overview
The main purpose of this role is to lead the tax, audit, financial reporting and compliance functions of BC Education India Private Limited, a business of strategic importance to the British Council.
The role provides a single point of senior accountability for taxation, statutory and regulatory compliance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), financial governance and audit management.
The role holder is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment and delivering compliance with British Council policies and Indian statutory requirements.
The role will oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, tax filings and regulatory submissions, while driving the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the ICFR framework.
The role will work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure the financial accounts are completed correctly and in a timely manner, and numbers are reported accurately to the UK Group and its auditors.
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Requirements
- Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in India.
- Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
- British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.
- Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
- It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
- A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
- Safeguarding Statement
- The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
- If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email [email protected]
About British Council
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