Tax and Incentive Accounting Manager at Creative Financial Staffing

CFS is looking for an adept and skilled tax manager to join a client in the medical supplies industry.

As a key member of the finance department, you'll ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy. You will also oversee all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in tax law and regulations, experience managing tax compliance and a passion for providing exceptional tax planning and advice.

Objectives of this role

• Developing and maintaining tax plans, compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks, to ensure effective tax management.
• Managing and overseeing the filing of regular tax returns, including income tax, and other direct or indirect taxes.
• Collaborating with finance and accounting teams to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately per national tax compliances.
• Identifying, tracking and reporting any potential financial risks or issues and working closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions.

Your tasks

• Conduct a thorough analysis of taxes to provide expert advice on tax planning and opportunities to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams, such as finance, legal and operations, to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in India and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.
• Foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organization, providing training and support as needed.

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, taxation or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of tax planning strategies and experience in managing indirect taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Knowledge of UltraTax, QuickBooks, or related tax management software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like SAP or Oracle.
• Experience in leading and managing a finance team.

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