Specialist - Tax & Compliance

Overview

Specialist role in tax and compliance at Aptia Group, covering international tax policy, compliance management and process improvement.

What you'll do

• Discuss and collaborate with key stakeholders to form tax policies and position papers.
• Ensure adopted tax positions align with the most prudent and effective tax practices.
• Work closely with finance, business, HR, and IT teams to implement tax strategies and policies.
• Ensure all tax-related activities comply with required regulations and standards.
• Plan and implement new tax processes and systems.
• Conduct training sessions for internal departments to ensure proper execution of new processes.
• Provide expert guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Ensure all business activities align with tax compliance and optimization strategies.
• Oversee and manage all tax compliance activities for India, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Maintain proper documentation required for audits and international transfer pricing compliances.
• Manage quarterly advance Corporate Income Tax (CIT) payments for all entities within the group as needed, including preparing relevant tax forecasts as needed.
• Prepare quarterly Withholding Tax (WHT) returns and monthly WHT payment workings when required.
• File or review annual CIT returns depending on jurisdiction.
• Calculate VAT and Sales Tax as needed for relevant entities within the group, and reconcile relevant accounts as required.
• Calculate transfer pricing headquarter allocations, including supporting documentation as needed.
• Prepare employee expense analysis including annual PAYE Settlement Agreement return for the UK entity.
• Support other tax compliance projects and initiatives within the group.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements, focusing on time and cost savings through efficient tax processes.
• Keep up to date with latest developments in income tax, international tax, and GST laws.

What you'll need

• Qualified CA.
• Over 5 years of experience in tax, with some relevant international tax knowledge.
• High level understanding of income tax, UK VAT, and international tax regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with tax software and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of managing tax compliance processes.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India.