Specialist - Overseas taxation

Job Requirements

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

Work Experience

Taxation, corporate direct taxation, Accounting, Excel