Handle (including prepare/review) all direct / indirect tax compliance process to ensure the timely filing of the Indian tax returns;
Handle the tax audits, assessments, appeals in India, including attending hearings; Preparing all tax communications and correspondences to the tax offices or reviewing those prepared by the external advisers.
Implement the UPS global transfer pricing strategy locally and work with US Corporate on transfer pricing documentation.
Address any direct/indirect tax issues arising from operational / tax law changes and recommend solutions to the management.
Liaise with the external tax advisors for practical advice on the tax implications of non-routine transactions, such as cross-border transactions, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions etc, including negotiating with the local tax authorities and obtaining advance ruling, where applicable
Handle the tax accounting work, including the quarterly ASC 450 and 740 assessment for the uncertain tax positions and memo preparation; Attend to any tax related queries raised by the external auditors.
Estimation and payment of local corporate tax and withholding taxes.
Act as the contact point for the Indian tax related matters; Involve any other ad-hoc projects, including active participation in cross functional team discussions /projects concerning tax directly/ indirectly and contributing to the optimal tax outcome based on viable business solutions.
Conduct health-checks and reviews on internal controls for the tax processes from time to time; Conduct trainings on tax topics for cross functional teams from time to time Independently handle GST audits and assessments.