Lead Tax Analyst (Direct Tax- India/UK)

Overview

Lead Tax Analyst responsible for direct tax activities across group entities, particularly India and UK, in a newly formed group, developing the role and tax strategies in collaboration with the global tax group and business units.

What you'll do

• Complete tax returns in approximately 10 countries, including all related analysis, research memos and support.
• Serve as subject matter expert on tax research projects, ensuring tax filing positions are supported by sound research.
• Manage TDS and other withholding tax positions, including ensuring relevant treaty clearance requirements are in place.
• Assist the wider Tax Group with identifying, researching and implementing tax savings strategies.
• Prepare and oversee tax reporting matters, including the tax expense, deferred taxes, valuation allowances and contingency reserves.
• Identify and prepare R&D tax credit opportunities and claims.
• Provide support on the integration of acquisitions.
• Provide direction and management to outside advisors working on tax projects.
• Apply compliance guidelines under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Identify, implement and maintain process improvements.
• Handle tax compliance, IFRS and US GAAP tax reporting, audits, correspondence with tax authorities, transfer pricing, withholding tax, repatriation and other tax aspects as needed, based on sound research, analysis and interpretation of tax laws and reporting guidance.

What you'll need

• University degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in tax.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet and computer knowledge.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research and propose resolutions on complex tax issues.
• Strong analytical skills and solid experience with tax financial data.
• Superior organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a team-oriented environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional departments.

Nice to have

• Big 4 experience, with practical knowledge of preparing corporate tax returns.
• Experience with NetSuite.

Details

• Location: Noida.