Senior Tax Specialist (Direct Tax)

Key Responsibilities

• US GAAP tax provision (ASC 740): Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision for group legal entities — current and deferred tax, deferred tax proofs, effective tax rate reconciliation, valuation allowance assessments and return-to-provision true-ups.
• Uncertain tax positions: Support the identification, measurement and documentation of uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 / FIN 48), including the roll-forward and supporting memoranda.
• Direct tax compliance: Coordinate the end-to-end corporate income tax compliance cycle across our entities — data gathering, validation against the general ledger, instructing and managing external preparers, technical review of draft returns and book-to-tax reconciliations, and approval of advance/estimated tax payments.
• India compliance support: Support Indian direct tax obligations for the local entity, including corporate income tax returns, TDS/withholding compliance, tax audit requirements and related filings.
• Account reconciliation: Reconcile current and deferred income tax accounts, maintain tax payable and tax receivable schedules, and track withholding tax credits and foreign tax credits across jurisdictions.
• Reporting & disclosure support: Prepare inputs for income tax disclosures and supporting schedules, and support data collection for Pillar Two / GloBE and country-by-country reporting.
• Audit & controls: Support statutory auditors and local tax authority reviews by preparing documentation, reconciling positions and drafting responses. Maintain evidence of tax process controls in line with SOX readiness requirements.
• Legislative monitoring: Track direct tax law changes in key jurisdictions and assess their impact on the provision, the effective tax rate and compliance obligations.
• Calendar management: Maintain the global direct tax compliance calendar and provision timetable, and drive adherence to close deadlines.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement improvements to tax data collection, provision workpapers and reporting — reducing manual re-keying, strengthening data integrity and shortening the close cycle.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related field.
• Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified, or CPA / Master's in Taxation or equivalent. Strongly preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years of direct tax experience in an international company or a Big 4 / large consulting firm, with a substantial portion dedicated to income tax accounting and corporate income tax compliance.
• US GAAP provision: Demonstrable hands-on experience preparing income tax provisions under ASC 740 — current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliation, valuation allowances, return-to-provision and uncertain tax positions. Experience supporting a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction provision is a strong advantage.
• Direct tax compliance: Proven track record managing corporate income tax compliance cycles, including reviewing returns and workpapers prepared by external firms and reconciling them to the financial statements.
• Indian tax: Working knowledge of Indian direct tax — corporate income tax, TDS, tax audit and related filing requirements.
• International tax awareness: Familiarity with the modern international tax landscape — BEPS, Pillar Two / global minimum tax, withholding taxes, double tax treaties and transfer pricing documentation requirements.
• Technology stack: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday or comparable) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with tax provision software (e.g. ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Longview) or data tools (Alteryx, Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Controls: Exposure to SOX or comparable internal control environments, and comfort documenting and evidencing tax process controls.
• Soft skills: Strong analytical and project management skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work to a fixed close calendar across time zones.
• Work style: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Language: Advanced command of English, written and spoken.

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