Direct Tax Specialist - Taxation

Direct Tax Specialist - 3 - 7 years - Bangalore We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3 years of experience in Direct Tax to manage tax compliance, tax provisioning, litigation support and reporting activities. The role involves handling tax submissions, preparing quarterly tax reports, managing tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations and supporting tax due diligence for business acquisitions. Location: Bangalore Your Future Employer: A leading organization offering an opportunity to work on direct tax compliance, international tax matters, tax reporting and strategic tax planning across multiple entities. Responsibilities: - Prepare tax submissions and represent the organization before tax authorities. - Manage and support tax litigation matters across various levels in India. - Ensure compliance with TDS/TCS provisions and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA). - Ensure accurate computation and booking of current and deferred taxes for global entities on a quarterly basis. - Prepare schedules for balance sheet tax accounts and support tax reconciliation activities. - Prepare related-party transaction (RPT) schedules and documentation in coordination with Finance teams. - Support Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), including data collation, review and filing. - Monitor industry trends and changes in tax laws and regulations. - Prepare quarterly tax reports, including advance tax calculations, deferred tax assets/liabilities (DTA/DTL), tax provisioning and effective tax rate (ETR) workings. - Manage annual income tax returns and tax certificates. - Identify, evaluate and implement applicable tax incentives. - Support tax due diligence for business acquisitions and assist with transaction structuring. Requirements: - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with approximately 3 years of relevant experience. - Strong understanding of Indian direct tax laws and tax litigation procedures. - Comprehensive knowledge of TDS/TCS provisions and DTAA. - Experience in current tax and deferred tax computation and provisioning. - Knowledge of tax reporting, advance tax calculations and effective tax rate (ETR) workings. - Experience in preparing tax schedules, reconciliations and balance sheet tax account documentation. - Understanding of related-party transaction documentation and compliance requirements. - Familiarity with Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and associated filing requirements. - Ability to manage income tax returns, tax submissions and interactions with tax authorities. - Strong analytical, documentation and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with Finance teams. What is in it for you: - Opportunity to develop expertise in direct taxation and tax compliance. - Exposure to international tax matters and tax requirements across global entities. - Opportunity to work on tax provisioning, reporting and litigation support. - Exposure to tax due diligence and transaction structuring for business acquisitions. - Opportunity to contribute to tax planning, regulatory compliance and process improvements. Disclaimer: Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are passionate about empowering job seekers and employers with an engaging and memorable job search and leadership hiring experience. Crescendo Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. Note: We receive a large number of applications daily, making it difficult to respond to every candidate individually. Please assume that your profile has not been shortlisted if you do not hear from us within one week. Your patience is highly appreciated. Scammers can misuse Crescendo Global's name for fake job offers. We never ask for money, purchases or system upgrades. Verify all opportunities at www.crescendo-global.com and report fraud immediately. Stay alert!