Senior Tax Specialist – Direct Tax

About the role

The Global Tax Team seeks an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to lead direct income tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting from India. You will partner with the US‑based Senior Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager to own the data, calculations and documentation for the group’s quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provisions, including current and deferred tax, effective tax rate reconciliation and valuation allowance assessments.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end corporate income tax compliance across global entities, managing external preparers and reviewing draft returns.
• Support Indian direct tax obligations, including corporate tax returns, TDS compliance and tax audit filings.
• Reconcile current and deferred tax accounts, maintain tax payable/receivable schedules and track foreign tax credits.
• Maintain the global direct tax calendar, provision timetable and drive process improvements to reduce manual effort.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, or CPA/Master’s in Taxation – strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of direct tax experience in an international company or Big 4/large consulting firm, with significant exposure to income tax accounting and corporate tax compliance.
• Hands‑on experience preparing US GAAP tax provisions under ASC 740 for multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction groups.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Workday.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with tax provision software (e.g., ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Longview).
• Familiarity with data‑analysis tools like Alteryx or Power BI.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on global tax challenges across 47 countries.
• Access to mentoring, career consulting and learning programs.
• International experience through the Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Company‑wide challenges, awards, sports activities and social impact projects.