Analyst - Direct Tax

Job Description

WPP is seeking a Direct Tax Analyst to join their team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA with 0-1 year of experience in Corporate Direct Taxation. This role is based in Vikhroli (West), and Mumbai-based candidates are preferred. WPP is the creative transformation company. They use the power of creativity to build better futures for their people, planet, clients, and communities.What this role involves:

• Preparing computations and filing ITR.
• Handling rectification requests of various orders.
• Following up for refunds.
• Performing advance tax calculations.
• Managing assessment proceedings.
• Replying to notices from the Income Tax Department.
• Reviewing Tax Audit reports.
• Ensuring proper compliance with direct tax updates.
• Ensuring timely and accurate Computation and payment of TDS and Equalization Levy.
• Ensuring timely and accurate filing of TDS and Equalization Levy Returns.
• Computation of Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly tax provision and recording accounting entries in the books.
• Preparation of details of tax and transfer pricing audits and assessments, statutory, internal and any other applicable audits.
• Liaoning with Auditors and consultants for closing the audits (Tax, Transfer Pricing, Statutory, Internal).
• Liaoning with consultant for preparation of Transfer Pricing Report & Documentation.
• Preparation of Annual Income Tax Return to be filed with the help of consultant.
• Attending to Departmental Notices and submitting the replies to the same, with or without the help of consultants.
• Providing necessary information and preparation of schedule for Tax Assessments.
• Preparing Tax Assessment Status and providing the same to OpCo giving updates on outcome of assessment.
• Follow up on refund of income tax from tax authority along with consultant.
• Preparation of Lower Deduction Certificate Application with details received from Opco - Projection of revenue & Projected tax liability.
• Liaoning with Consultant for Submitting the application & Tax Department for Processing application.

Requirements:

• Qualified CA with 0-1 year of experience.
• Fresh qualified CAs are welcome.
• Experienced problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in Direct Taxation during articleship would be an added advantage.
• Advanced MS office skills.

What this role offers:

• Challenging and stimulating work.
• Opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.