Key Requirements:

• Undertaking tax compliances (advance tax, return of income, statutory closing, Tax Audit, etc), tax reporting (Statutory and MIS), etc) and supporting Senior Manager – Tax on litigation matters
• Tax risk management for Novartis India entities, including managing tax assessments/ transfer pricing audit and responses to other on-going tax proceedings/ show cause notices
• Support in India tax/ profitability planning and financial analysis for MIS and statutory reporting
• Support on tax advisory on various tax matters – such as P&O issues, internal business developments/ deals/ re-structuring, on need basis
• Monitor national and international tax environment and ensure compliance with local tax law in alignment with internal stakeholders
• Monitor changes to Pharma policy environment in India and analysing impact & suggesting action required in alignment with internal stakeholder. Undertake measures to minimize uncertain tax positions/ tax leakages
• Maintain a good working relationship with tax authorities, internal stakeholders (among others – Finance, FRA, Legal, Treasury, business teams, etc) and other external stakeholders
• Being a self-starter and fostering teamwork
• Play an active role in tax knowledge sessions, including sessions with Group tax

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge and solid experience of local corporate tax – compliance, litigation and advisory
• Strong technical acumen and tax operational experience
• Effective project management and partnering skills

Desirable Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant with 6-8 years of experience in Corporate tax
• Relevant experience in Industry (Pharma/ FMCG preferable) or Consultancy firms
• Inbound experience will be a plus

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