Strong fit for tax professionals who manage direct tax compliance and transfer pricing operations in a hybrid work arrangement within the India geography.
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Original posting from Zscaler via Greenhouse
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Role
We are looking for a Manager - India Tax to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Senior Manager - Tax in the Tax department. In this role, you will drive direct tax compliance and transfer pricing operations for Indian entities, ensure precise TDS calculations and statutory return filings, and maintain rigorous tax reconciliations to support financial accuracy and regulatory integrity across the organization.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Undertaking direct tax and transfer pricing compliances for Indian entities
Preparing TDS calculations and ensuring payments are made within due dates
Preparing and ensuring accurate, timely filing of direct tax returns, including TDS returns, APA filings, corporate tax returns, tax audits, and transfer pricing forms
Preparing monthly direct tax reconciliations
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You act like an owner. You take complete accountability for direct tax operations and transfer pricing outcomes, balancing technical strategy with hands-on execution.
You operate with urgency. You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing statutory deadlines and complex tax filings with speed and precision.
You are a problem-solver. You navigate evolving tax regulations and compliance requirements proactively to deliver accurate solutions.
You champion simplicity. You bring clarity and structure to complex financial data, TDS calculations, and monthly reconciliations.
You lead with integrity. You uphold the highest standards of accuracy and regulatory compliance, earning trust through consistent, transparent execution.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Chartered Accountant credential with 8-10 years of experience in direct tax compliances and tax returns within a multinational organization
In-depth knowledge of tax accounting, direct tax compliances, and transfer pricing frameworks
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proven ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
Demonstrated proactiveness in project execution and delivery
Exceptional eye for detail across complex tax data and reconciliations
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Source: Zscaler careers (Greenhouse)