Freshworks
SaaS
SeniorManagerTaxation
“Senior Manager - Taxation at Freshworks. Skills: India direct tax, International tax, Tax compliance, Tax risk management. Own and manage India direct tax matters. Manage corporate income tax compliance”
Industry & Context.
Manage complexity; Drive execution; Improve processes; Navigate ambiguity; Drive outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification, 8–12 years of progressive experience in taxation, Significant experience in India direct tax matters
Nice to Have
Exposure to international tax compliance, Prior experience in SaaS, Prior experience in technology, Prior experience in multinational environment, Experience in tax provisioning, Experience in transfer pricing, Experience in tax audits, Experience in assessments, Experience in litigation management, Experience in tax risk management, Experience working with external advisors, Experience managing cross-border tax compliance, Familiarity with tax technology solutions, Familiarity with ERP systems, Familiarity with NetSuite, Familiarity with process automation, Working knowledge of India GST, Working knowledge of global VAT frameworks, Working knowledge of Digital Services taxes, Working knowledge of U.S. sales tax concepts
What You'll Do.
Own and manage India direct tax matters
Manage corporate income tax compliance
Manage withholding tax
Manage regulatory filings
Lead India tax provisioning activities
Support global tax reporting requirements
Manage tax assessments
Manage tax litigation
Coordinate with external consultants
Coordinate with legal advisors
Oversee transfer pricing compliance
Oversee transfer pricing documentation
Oversee tax authority requirements
Act as Tax SOX Controls Champion
Ensure effective design of tax controls
Ensure effective execution of tax controls
Ensure effective documentation of tax controls
Monitor changes in tax legislation
Assess business impacts
Proactively manage tax risks
Proactively manage tax opportunities
Coordinate tax compliance activities
Ensure timely tax filings
Ensure accurate tax filings
Support global transfer pricing compliance
Support advisor coordination
Assist in managing global tax governance
Assist in managing compliance calendars
Assist in managing risk management activities
Contribute to future readiness initiatives
Implement OECD BEPS developments
Implement Country-by-Country Reporting
Maintain awareness of global indirect tax
Maintain awareness of digital services taxes
Maintain awareness of VAT reporting
Maintain awareness of U.S. sales tax
Partner with VP – Global Tax
Partner with Finance Operations leadership
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders
Support Quarterly book close
Support Annual book close
Support Tax Payments forecasting
Build relationships with external auditors
Build relationships with tax authorities
Build relationships with global tax advisors
Provide tax guidance to business teams
Provide tax guidance to finance teams
Influence stakeholders effectively
Drive automation across tax processes
Drive standardization across tax processes
Drive continuous improvement across tax processes
Support optimization of tax processes
Support optimization within NetSuite
Support optimization within finance technology platforms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with senior finance leadership; Partnering with external advisors; Cross-functional stakeholders; Business and finance teams; External auditors; Tax authorities; Global tax advisors
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management; Influencing skills; Business objectives
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