CA as Senior Tax Specialist Job at SAP - Bangalore

Senior Tax Specialist Job 
SAP - Bangalore, Karnataka

Ref-Code: IN-60251104-EN-15-002  Work area: Finance  Expected travel: 0% - 20%  Career status: Employment type: Regular Full Time  COMPANY DESCRIPTION  SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.Reporting to the Head of Taxes Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China located in Shanghai, the Senior Tax Specialist will be part of the Indian Tax team and as such one of the Go-to persons for the local and regional finance management and for the local business operations in all kinds of Indian tax questions. He/She will act as advisor in complex Indian tax issues including tax risk management, tax accounting, tax compliance, tax planning and supporting revenue generating functions on tax questions in their day-to-day business. The Senior Tax Specialist also identifies, develops and implements tax planning opportunities within India to support SAP's business strategy and mission. As part of this role he/she should be experienced in communication with the respective local authorities. He/she will be primarily responsible for all areas of taxation. Therefore he/she should have experience in Indirect Taxes, Income Taxes and international tax aspects (Withholding Taxes, application of Double Taxation Treaties, support on cross-border transactions). A broader understanding of the various tasks and functions of a Finance department would be helpful, since a close cooperation with the CFO and local Finance function is part of the day-to-day business of the Senior Tax Specialist. The position will be located in SAP India's office in Bangalore.  EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS  Pro-active and independent management of complex tax projects from a holistic tax perspective. - Develop and propose strategies to reduce the effective tax rate and improve tax cash flow in India. - Resolve tax matters related to setting-up new business presences and tax structures of SAP in India and outside India, as the case may be. - Closely monitor and analyze India's indirect and direct tax system to assure compliance, avoidance of tax risks and identification of tax saving or tax incentive opportunities. - Cooperate with CFO and finance team in India to advice on and resolve tax related items. - Assist in communication and negotiations with government authorities relating to tax matters including tax hearings and tax rulings. - Manage and resolve tax audits with Indian tax authorities on different levels in a timely fashion. - Build up a healthy relationship to tax advisors and peers in industry organizations (e.g. NASSCOM). WORK EXPERIENCE  At least 8 years of tax experience with an international public accounting firm or a large multinational organization with significant Indian operations is required.  EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  A degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax. An advanced degree is preferred. A CPA, Chartered Accountant or similar certification with focus on taxation is favorable. - Basic understanding of tax accounting (IFRS) is required. - Strong pro-active project management skills as well as innovative ''solution seeker'' rather than a ''problem definer'' attitude. - Ability to work independently and under time pressure. - Team player with good interpersonal and excellent communication skills. - Must be fluent in English. The mission of Global Tax is to optimize the SAP group's tax structure, tax planning and being trusted in-house tax advisors for the executive management and the business operations. On a group basis Global Tax ensures the tax efficiency of mergers and acquisitions, group reorganizations, transfer pricing studies and compliance with international tax legislation. The essential tasks of Global Tax include the evaluation of tax strategies, development and management of tax risk mitigation scenarios and tax planning for the group. Global Tax collaborates closely with the legal, controlling, general accounting and the treasury departments. It has direct reporting lines to the chief financial officer of SAP SE. Global Tax supports SAP SE and all domestic and foreign subsidiaries in all tax related issues (government tax audit, transfer pricing, and so on). http://jobs.sap.com/job/Bangalore-Senior-Tax-Specialist-Job/242830800/?feedId=34500&utm_source=Indeed

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