Tax Specialist

Job Description

Function

Finance

Cost Center

Location

Gurgaon, India

Region

Position

Tax Specialist

Grade

9

Reporting to

Accounting Director

Process Category

Shift Time Day/Afternoon)

12.00 PM to 10.00 PM IST (flexible during peak times)

Salary Range

Min.

Max.

Functional Role (Job Description)

The primary role of this opening is to support Tax Accounting work as part of GCC finance for NTT DATA Inc. – Cloud & Security Practice

Essential

Desirable

Education Background

B.Com, M.Com (Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance/Accounting) with a concentration on Taxation preferred

CA, MBA Finance

Work Experience

Typically requires 6-8 years relevant experience

With 3 years in Business Taxation

Global experience of working with teams across Geographies will be given preference

Key Responsibilities

Profile Summary

• Oversees and completes globally tax returns and reports involved with federal, state, local, property, sales and other tax liabilities.
• Responsible for meeting all required deadlines.
• Maintains current knowledge of key tax laws affecting the company,
• Knowledge of US telecommunication sales taxation would be a +
• assist on annual and tax audits globally
• responsible for preparing and submitting tax statements and returns for the company.
• provides support to ensure tax legislation and planning compliance.
• This position takes responsibility for all related documentation, support and research any relevant issues, responding to tax correspondence and assisting with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting.
• Provide support to parent company/ subsidiaries for tax/ annual reports

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Key roles and responsibilities

• Work closely with Finance management to ensure that employees adhere to tax rules when performing their tasks and those rules comply with industry practices and accounting principles.
• Perform tax declarations in the countries and arrange payments in time (VAT, income tax)
• Perform local statistics in time and meet submission deadlines in local government platforms
• Update VAT, income tax, regular statistics deadlines in a tracker and share monthly with management
• Use tax form instructions and tax tables to make proper entries on tax submission forms.
• Assist with the development of corporate tax plan that ensure proper reporting of tax planning initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all relevant direct and indirect tax returns
• Support on finding tax solution to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
• Assisting management by ensuring that an efficient system is in place that will contribute to improving internal controls
• Assist with the management of tax software and implement new features and updates as and when required
• Support co-ordinate specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the taxation cycle in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations
• Prepare tax returns to ensure their alignment to federal and state income taxes for NTT at a local level for quarterly and annual federal and related tax compliance
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting such as the reconciliation of tax data on financial statements
• Prepare documents on behalf of the company including written correspondence and documents to be submitted to the relevant taxation bodies
• Prepare responses related to all types of tax and collate the information required for tax audits and queries raised by taxation
• Obtain any supporting documents and compile tax schedules for annual income tax returns
• Assist with the co-ordination and review of the payment of taxes
• Effectively managing tax risks and liabilities and bring it to attention of stakeholders
• Remain abreast of developments and trends in their area of focus
• Review and analyze proposals for tax implications and recommend actions that meet business objectives while managing the tax liability
• Assist on annual qualifications and business licenses

Key Performance Parameters

• Ability to establish and maintain good working with stakeholders
• Work independently and cross-functionally to support Finance and Company objectives
• Perform responsibilities at a high-level providing timely, well-organized and accurate deliverables
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly attentive to detail and apply a hands-on approach
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Outstanding problem analysis and solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Exhibits strong deductive reasoning skills
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
• Ability to gather, analyze and prepare legal documentation

Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Fluent in business English; both written and verbal communication skills essential

Managerial and Soft Skills

Open to work in Flexible Shifts & Hybrid Work Environment

Extended hours may be required in meet deadlines. Would be required to work with colleagues across different geographies and time zones

Must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, internal controls and data privacy

Should be a Good Team Player & Process driven person

Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Test to be Administrated

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