Growth Markets Tax Policy Lead

Level:                         Associate Director (ML5)

Workforce:                Corporate Functions/Finance/Global Tax

Specialty:                   Tax Policy – India & Other AsiaPacific Countries

Position Location:     India (New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai)

Reporting to the Growth Markets Tax Director, the individual will drive Accenture’s policy and advocacy efforts around tax and regulatory developments impacting the company’s Finance function, primarily for India but with a similar focus on other countries in the AsiaPac region. The role would require collaboration with the Government Affairs and Global Tax Policy teams in Accenture and would therefore have dotted line reporting to the Head of Government Affairs in India and the Global Head of Tax Policy based in the US.

The role will primarily focus on tax policy (corporate and individual income tax, transfer pricing, GST/ VAT, SEZ, exchange control and other laws impacting compliance) in India and other select AsiaPac countries (e.g., Australia and Southeast Asia countries). The individual will also monitor, analyze and advise on tax developments at the OECD and United Nations that could potentially impact the company’s India and AsiaPac operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze draft legislation and other developments and proactively alert and advise the Tax team and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation or editing of comment letters and monitor status.
• Coordinate with Accenture's Tax team to assess the potential impact of any proposed tax law changes or administrative guidance on Accenture.
• Develop intelligent insights and assist in the preparation of Accenture’s point of view on relevant developments.
• Collaborate with Accenture’s Government Affairs team on tax advocacy strategies.
• Assist with preparing briefing materials, talking points, updates, and presentations regarding tax policy developments.
• Establish credible relationships for a trusted partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry trade associations, senior government officials (specifically departments of Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Corporate Affairs), tax policy representatives from other companies and external advisors.
• Create opportunities for Accenture Leadership’s external engagement for thoughtful conversation including scheduling meetings; supporting the development of briefing packs; talking points for meetings and events; and supporting Accenture’s participation in conferences/events.

Professional Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant, Lawyer or Postgraduate/ Graduate in finance with specialization in tax.
• Minimum 15 years of work experience.
• Tax policy experience in a major multinational corporation, law firm or Big 4 accounting firm with experience in engaging with industry trade associations and senior government officials.
• Prior experience with the Indian Ministry of Finance or any other government department is useful but not required.
• Should be a self-starter with the ability to work with a dynamic group of constituents, including government officials, executive management, external advisors, and others.
• Ability to manage several concurrent projects with set timelines in a quickly changing legislative and political environment.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.

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