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 8 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 team-oriented, team environment
- Strong organizational skills and eye to detail
- Strong 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

📌 Indirect Tax Audit Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 A.P. Moller - Maersk
📍 Chennai