Tax Accountant

About the role

The Tax Accountant will support the finance department by maintaining the general ledger, performing detailed financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of direct taxation, US GAAP, and internal control frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, record, and report accounting transactions promptly.
• Prepare general ledger entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and compliance teams regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Interpret financial data to identify trends, variances, and risks, providing insights to stakeholders.
• Assess and remediate internal controls to mitigate reporting risks.
• Ensure tax and accounting transactions comply with applicable regulations and US GAAP.

Required profile

• CA/Chartered Accountant qualification.
• 3‑4 years of experience in direct taxation, compliance, and corporate tax computation.
• Proven ability to work with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Direct Taxation
• Tax compliance and computation
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Financial analysis and variance reporting
• Internal control assessment