Specialist - Overseas taxation

Job Title

Senior officer / Specialist - Overseas Entities Tax Compliance

Job Summary

Support the tax compliance activities of overseas group entities by coordinating with finance teams and external advisors, preparing tax-related data, maintaining compliance trackers, and assisting with tax filings. The role provides exposure to international taxation, statutory compliance, and global business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance Support

• Assist in the preparation and review of tax filings for overseas entities.
• Compile financial and tax data required for corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other statutory filings.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and monitor filing deadlines.
• Support timely submission of tax returns and related documentation.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with local finance teams and external tax consultants across various jurisdictions.
• Follow up on information requests and ensure timely delivery of required documents.
• Assist in resolving routine tax compliance queries.

Tax Reporting

• Support the preparation of tax provisions and tax-related reports.
• Assist with reconciliations between accounting records and tax filings.
• Maintain tax compliance records and supporting documentation.

Audit & Regulatory Support

• Assist in responding to tax notices, audits, and assessments.
• Gather and organize documentation required by tax authorities and auditors.
• Maintain records of tax filings, assessments, and audit outcomes.

Process & Documentation

• Update tax trackers, compliance dashboards, and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes.
• Ensure proper documentation and record retention for tax-related matters.

Qualifications

• CA Inter, B.Com, M.Com, or equivalent qualification.
• 2-5 years of experience in taxation, finance, accounting, or compliance.
• Exposure to corporate tax is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of direct taxation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to multinational companies or shared service environments.
• Basic knowledge of international taxation and transfer pricing concepts.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Key Competencies

• Learning agility
• Team collaboration
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Effective communication

Taxation, corporate direct taxation, Accounting, Excel