Taxation Manager

An excellent new opportunity is now available for an experienced leader in Finance who is passionate about running the Tax function (both direct and indirect tax) and working very closely with the Director Finance of our India organization. The Direct and Indirect Tax Manager will oversee and manage the company's tax compliance and planning activities, ensuring adherence to both direct and indirect tax regulations. This role involves strategic planning, managing tax audits, transfer pricing, and managing  Advance Pricing Agreements (APA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of direct and indirect tax returns, including income tax, GST, and other relevant taxes.
• Tax Litigation: Management of tax litigation and coordination with Tax authorities and consultants
• Tax Planning: Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
• Transfer Pricing: Manage transfer pricing documentation, compliance, and audits. Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and strategies.
• Advance Pricing Agreements (APA): Negotiate and manage APAs with tax authorities to ensure certainty in transfer pricing arrangements.
• Audit Management: Lead and manage tax audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to tax authorities.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed tax reports and presentations for senior management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax operations.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and compliance measures.

• Experience: Experience: 10-12 years of experience in direct and indirect tax management, including transfer pricing and APA, preferably in a multinational corporation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; Chartered Accountant preferred.

• Skills: Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems; strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations Experience with tax technology solutions. Familiarity with international tax regulations.

•  Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.