Your opportunity
We are seeking a Lead Tax Accountant reporting to Manager Tax, to join our tax team to support the international tax compliance and reporting function. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills, strong organizational and communication skills, and be detail-oriented and hands-on.
What you'll do
Responsible for compliance reporting for International Direct tax filings (APAC and EMEA), India TDS and Direct tax compliances and 26AS reconciliations to ensure all reporting obligations are filed accurately and timely
International Direct tax compliances
- Compute book-tax differences; prepare supporting tax return work paper and documentation.
- Coordinate the preparation of income tax returns with outside tax providers and review federal and state tax returns
- Manage income tax audits and respond to all tax notices and IDR requests. Maintaining tax calendar
- Prepare journal entries for income tax adjustments where necessary.
Global Withholding Tax
- Familiar with Global Withholding tax provisions and write offs for Parent company’s revenue from customers of other locations.
- Familiar with 26AS reconciliation and follow up process with customers on WHT Certificates for India customers.
Other Responsibilities
- Own and manage tax general ledger accounts of respective international regions.,
- Perform tax accounts reconciliation, flux and tax accounts roll forwards for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
- Research tax issues and prepare technical memos and documentation to support our reporting positions
- Participate in tax process optimization, develop and implement procedural changes and/or process to improve tax function.
This role requires
- Graduate with minimum 10 years of experience in International Tax compliances and Tax Accounting. CA/MBA preferred, though not mandatory.
- Solid understanding of International Direct tax compliances
- Self-starter with strong quantitative and analytical skills with an ability to quickly bridge technical requirements, conceptualize and define workflows and to innovate and enhance processes
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and complete projects in a growing and fast-paced environment
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel, across functions, organizations and with external contacts
- Ability to work independently and attention to details. The individual must have the highest standards of integrity, business controls and practices
- High proficiency in excel, tax research software and tools
Bonus points if you have
- NetSuite accounting system knowledge/experience is a plus.
