Agm - Direct Tax

Job Req ID: 44148- Location: Mumbai, IN- Function: Commercial/ Finance- About:

- Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

**Role**

AGM - Direct Tax, Corporate

**Job Level/ Designation
M2/AGM

**Function / Department**

Finance

**Location**

Corporate

**Job Purpose**

Part of the Group Taxation Team involved in tax compliances & advisory for the Vodafone Idea Group. This role involves assuming responsibility of tax compliance including tax assessments, return, LDC, etc. and resolving TDS, Tax queries received from Circles / Shared Service Centre within prescribed time lines.

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**

**Tax Compliance**

Preparation of TAR/Tax returns/ TP /ITR-6, collation of details from SSC, circles and relevant circle team.

Review of details send by the above team.

Engaging with SSC and addressing queries raised by Tax auditors, consultant and finalisation of above.

Other compliance:
1. Computation of DT / CT - Review of details, involving coordinating data from circle/ SSC team, addressing queries raised by Statutory auditors

2. Quarterly review of Contingent liability / Annual CARO reporting and Group reporting requirements

3. SFT/ NON PAN reporting

**Tax assessments and Appeals assistance in preparation of assessment submissions and appeal documents to have an IT assessment order with mínimal disallowances.**

1. Collating information from circles / SSC and ensuring that the data to be furnished with the authorities does not have any tax exposure and submission of the same to tax authorities in timely manner

2. Subsequent to assessment, co-ordination with consultants for preparation, finalisation and filing of appeals.

3. Addressing data requirements in connection with litigation (present and past)

To comment on their Arm’s Length Pricing of related party transactions.
- Analysing the related party transactions and commenting on their Arm’s Length Pricing

To obtain the third party comparable / other documents from the relevant team / Circle to establish Arm Length Pricing.

To prepare Tax MIS & knowledge Tax update

Analysis & preparation of Tax MIS.

Analysis of recent judicial precedents, attending Seminar/Webinars on various topics & briefing the Team

Special projects

Working on special projects of Tax structuring, process improvement, etc.

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- Strong Analytical, tactical thinking and commercial acumen for determining right tax implications
- Basic knowledge of functioning of telecom and IT infrastructure used in telecom service business Good communication skills and ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams/ external stakeholders such as Counsels, income tax authorities for effective functioning

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**

CA

**Years of Experience**

5-10 years

**Direct reports**

**Vodafone Idea Limited** (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership