Primary Responsibilities

- Responsible for routine tax audits, drafting/ vetting of tax submissions and appearances before tax authorities.

- Attending personal hearings before the tax authorities, courts etc. which includes onsite visit to tax offices in different cities/ states, on need basis.

- Preparation/ reviewing of data for submission before the authorities.

- Tax risk/ exposures/ provisions reporting process timely update on audit outcomes to the stakeholders and inputs to financial reporting team.

- Provide inputs to compliance team basis tax authorities observations to improve upon the compliance processes and documentations.

- Perform research and support for tax audits, prepare supporting memos, responses, objections, and related documentation supporting financial statement and tax return positions; manage tax audits allocated by the Tax Controversy group.

- Tracking the deadlines of submissions, appeal hearings etc. and timely monitoring and updating of trackers

- Collaborate with other functional tax groups and with other corporate functions to provide an integrated approach to support business needs

- Liaison with external consultants to drive the best outcome of audits with cost efficient approach.

Experience Required

- 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in indirect taxes





- Experience in industry with global operations or/ and big 4 accounting firm

- Strategic and proactive mindset with smart functioning abilities

- Experience in handling taxation matters at assessments/ audits, appellate level

- Experience in liaising with tax auditors, tax consultants and revenue authorities

- Experience in tax controversy and detailed transactional analysis

- Experience with indirect tax setup in ERP systems

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize with problem solving approach

- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to foster a collaborative, team environment

- Strong organizational skills and eye to detail

- Solid research, analytical and drafting skills

- A results-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize, and execute

- Ability to thrive in a change environment

- Fluent in English

- Work from Office

Education Required

- Chartered Accountant

- A law degree will be an added advantage

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📌 Indirect Tax Audit Specialist (Tamil Nadu)
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📍 Tamil Nadu