Maersk India | Indirect Tax Audit Specialist

Primary responsibilities

• Responsible for routine tax audits, drafting/ vetting of tax submissions and appearances before tax authorities.
• Preparation/ reviewing of data for submission before the authorities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attending personal hearings before the tax authorities, courts etc. which includes onsite visit to tax offices in different cities/ states, on need basis.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A law degree will be an added advantage.
• We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Maersk India

Maersk India is an employer hiring in India (sector: Corporate / GCC / Consumer / Industrial). In its own words: "Maersk is an integrated logistics company that offers supply chain solutions for managing shipments and cargo."

CA Samaaj lists Maersk India's current India openings for finance, accounts, audit and tax professionals, taken from its official careers site (maersk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com) and checked regularly to remove closed jobs. Recent roles are based in Pune and Chennai.

• Industry: Corporate / GCC / Consumer / Industrial