Key Responsibilities
a) Tax Filings and Transactional Tax Management
• Prepare and verify tax data submissions for filings, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of transaction-level tax data, ensuring accurate reporting for taxation.
• Ensure timely payment of taxes, addressing any discrepancies or queries promptly with the tax authorities.
• Issuance of WHT certificates
b) General Accounting
• Record journal entries for recurring transactions, ensuring proper classification and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts with sub-ledger entries in SAP monthly to maintain accuracy.
• Process journal entries for non-recurring transactions, including revenue recognition, interest expenses, and non-operating costs.
c) Reporting and Compliance
• Assist in preparing tax compliance reports and relevant Financial reporting Schedules.
Key Requirements
• 2–5 years of experience in taxation and general accounting roles in a shared services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CA Inter, CMA, ACCA) are preferred but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for taxation and accounting purposes.
• Exposure to managing tax compliance and reconciliation processes.
Technical Traits
• Proficiency in SAP for processing tax-related entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Expertise in handling GST, VAT, and other tax compliance processes, including filing and payment.
• Ability to conduct detailed reconciliations for tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of general** **accounting principles, including ledger and sub-ledger management.
• Proficiency in preparing accurate and timely tax compliance reports for regulatory submission.
Technology Traits
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules for taxation and accounting.
• Proficiency in using Excel for reconciliation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with automated tools for tax filing and compliance tracking.
• Knowledge of ERP system integrations to ensure seamless tax-related transactions.
Behavioral Traits
• Attention to detail in handling financial data and tax compliance activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address reconciliation and compliance issues.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for tax processes and compliance.
• Adaptable to changing tax regulations and updates in compliance requirements.