Assistant Manager - Direct Tax

Bosch India is a leading technology and services supplier in India, with operations in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology sectors.  As the largest development center for Robert Bosch GmbH outside Germany, it is a hub for engineering and software solutions, particularly in automotive electronics. Bosch India focuses on innovative, IoT-driven solutions for connected homes, smart cities, and connected manufacturing, and has a significant presence in research and development, with numerous manufacturing sites and application centers across the country.

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Direct Tax team in Bangalore responsible for the tax compliance, litigation and governance activity for the Bosch India Group.

Responsibilities will include

• Preparation of Direct Tax Returns, Tax Audit Reports, Advance Tax Computation, Computation of current and deferred tax provisions for statutory audit and group audits
• Analyzing international transactions and preparing transfer pricing returns
• Preparation and compilation of transactions and reports for Global Transfer Pricing Reports
• Organizing mandatory tax documents (Form 10F, Tax Residency Certificates)
• Communicating changes in withholding tax rates and positions to Global Shared Services team
• Performing reconciliations for withholding taxes, general ledger reconciliations and substantiations
• Assisting with tax automation and process-improvements projects
• Assisting in tax litigations – assessments, appeals by collating necessary information and details and preparation of submissions
• Liaising with external tax advisers, statutory auditors for tax for litigations, audits and general tax topics

• Chartered Accountant (preferred) / Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant
• Minimum experience of 2 – 4 (for CA) / 5 – 10 (for semi-qualified) working in the Finance Function of a large manufacturing / services industry
• Advanced knowledge of Indian direct tax laws
• Basic understanding of international tax concepts
• Good analytical skills in understanding and interpretation of financial statements
• Advanced knowledge of tools – MS Office, SAP / ERP Software
• Good communication skills and presentation skills