• Able to act as a focal person and provide support for all types of tax matters, including income tax, sales tax, excise duty and withholding tax
• Capable of ensuring local and international tax compliance of PPL and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to preparation and filing of annual tax return and quarterly advance tax payments
• Able to review and update tax strategy of the company dynamically to keep it agile and flexible taking into consideration the changing economic trends
• Capable of building cordial relationship with tax authorities/ consultants and liaise for all important tax related issues. Also, able to respond to correspondence received from tax authorities.
• Able to manage automation/ upgradation of all tax related projects.
• Capable of optimizing tax provisions in contracts and transactions made by the company.
• Able to proactively involve in tax planning of PPL Group and provide suggestions for optimal tax structure/ position for the Group/ company in accordance with and interpretations of law and industry practices/ norms
• Able to recommend solutions to avert consequential impacts on the company by remaining abreast of all important developments in tax laws
• Capable of maintaining an efficient tax filing system for the company.
• Have hands-on experience of accounting software such as SAP
• Possess excellent leadership qualities, interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) and able to meet tight reporting deadlines
Qualified Chartered Accountant/ Cost and Management Accountant/ Chartered Certified Accountant, having at least 10 years of experience with minimum 4 years of handling direct and indirect tax matters.
The position will provide support in managing accounting and tax affairs of PPL and its subsidiaries while ensuring local and international tax compliance. The position also requires preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and ensuring that the company is in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.