Tax Manager

Global organization providing network services for enterprises, new media providers and telecoms carriers. Headquartered in London and presence in more than 200 countries

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Prepare statement for tax filing and calculate tax as per Transfer Pricing policy for various entities (~50 entities) of FLAG (subsea business) and Vanco (managed services business)
• Prepare tax provisioning and transfer pricing workings at the year end at the group level
• Entity wise profitability and ascertain proper recharge entries of cost and revenue are passed to ensure transactions are at arm's length
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax in respective jurisdictions with help of external local tax consultants • Evaluate and maintain close working relationship with tax consultants in various jurisdictions including India
• Maintain working relationship with Entity accountants to prepare tax statement and calculate dues
• Pass entries in SAP as required related to tax liabilities and payments
• Update and track Contingent liabilities of tax and report its disclosure in the financial statements Provide weekly and monthly status reports against tax compliance calendar VAT
• Preparation of VAT Returns of all entities
• To monitor filing of VAT Returns and to ensure timely payment of the VAT due within the due dates India related
• File tax and master file for FLAG in India as part of India tax compliance • Take ownership of the data and organise related to each of the ongoing tax appeals (~25)
• Work with tax consultant to properly represent the Company’s position for each of the tax appeals and ensure favourable outcome

Qualification CA from Tier 1 institute
Experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Tax manager / Senior associate role in a MNC / reputed advisory firm.
Direct experience of having directly managed tax filings in various jurisdictions. Experience in telecom industry would be preferable.

Competencies
• Experience in preparation and procedures with regards to tax filings in India, UK and preferably other jurisdictions
• Hands on experience in Oracle/ SAP
• Meticulous and organised to maintain calendar of various tax filings and compliance requirements
Knowledgeable of OECD (published in 2017) guidelines on tax, ongoing BEPS 2.0 discussions, IFRS accounting and India tax requirements
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with accuracy
• Systems driven approach
• Drive for results, a go-getter who is conscious of time