Senior Accountant - APAC

Job Description

Position: Senior Tax Specialist - APAC  

Location: Mumbai, Hybrid (virtual and in-office)  

Travel: Up to 15% (domestic and international)

Provide tax support for the APAC region, focusing on India tax matters, including compliance, provision, and planning. Assist with the overall tax lifecycle for relevant jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

Ensure tax compliance within operating jurisdictions.

Coordinate tax filings and manage information requests from third-party providers.

Resolve tax audit issues within operational jurisdictions.

Prepare transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions.

Support with indirect taxes such as VAT, GST, payroll, etc.

Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities in tax provision and compliance.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare current and deferred tax provision calculations, FIN 48, RTP, and TBBS.

Create quarterly and annual tax provision workpapers.

Record current and deferred taxes in operating jurisdictions.

Evaluate and identify corporate income tax uncertainties.

Develop and maintain internal controls for tax reporting.

Tax Research & Planning:

Support international tax planning, provisions, filings, and controversy matters.

Provide advice on structuring new business and agreements.

Conduct permanent establishment reviews and make recommendations.

Assist with foreign restructurings and analyze tax impacts on financial reporting.

Monitor legislative updates for impacts on operations.

Keep current with new legislation and best practices.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Tax Manager, APAC.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of corporate/public tax experience with a focus on India and APAC.

Strong corporation tax and compliance experience.

Proficient research, communication, and organizational skills.

Fluent in English.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desired:

ICAI qualification or equivalent.

Master’s in taxation, JD, or LLM with a focus on taxation.

Background in public accounting, corporate tax, or both.

Experience with US multinationals or Energy companies.

Familiarity with India tax compliance, audits, and litigation.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft ERP System and ONESOURCE Tax Provision.

Experience with tax research tools (Checkpoint, Orbitax) and data tools (Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, UiPath).

Knowledge of additional languages.

Knowledge and Other Characteristics: Develop personal strengths and address professional development areas. Adapt and prioritize in response to changing situations. Build relationships within Tax and broader organization. Embrace learning opportunities and technical skill development. Strong analytical skills with proactive problem-solving. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interpret laws and regulations and leverage shared services.

Working Conditions: Primarily office work; occasional exposure to airborne dust. Stable work surface. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.