Accountant & Tax Specialist (India)

Job Title: Accountant & Tax Specialist (India)

Location: Mumbai, India

Work Mode: Hybrid

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant & Tax Specialist to oversee end-to-end accounting operations, statutory compliance, taxation, and financial reporting for the India entity of a GCC-based multinational company specializing in pipeline coating solutions using advanced robotic technology for the oil & gas industry.. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate accounting, timely statutory filings, regulatory compliance, and coordination with global finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Indian GAAP
• Maintain general ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions accurately
• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure timely settlements
• Manage employee expense claims, reimbursements, and petty cash
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Manage GST registrations, returns, reconciliations, and refund claims
• Handle TDS deductions, payments, returns, and reconciliations
• Support Income Tax filings, assessments, audits, and notices
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, Professional Tax
• Coordinate ROC filings and annual returns with company secretary
• Liaise with external consultants for statutory compliance
• Maintain compliance calendar for timely submissions
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany compliance documentation

Audit & Risk Management

• Assist in internal, statutory, and group audits
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents
• Coordinate with auditors and resolve queries
• Maintain internal controls and compliance procedures
• Manage fixed assets register and depreciation schedules

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Support budgeting and mid-year financial reviews
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Assist FP&A teams with financial data and reporting

ERP & Systems

• Manage finance data entry and reporting in ERP systems
• Coordinate with international finance teams on shared processes
• Support payroll, banking operations, vendor payments, and invoicing

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in commerce / accounting / finance
• CA / CMA Qualified

Experience

• 4+ years of accounting and taxation experience in India
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, EPC, infrastructure, or project-based industries preferred
• Multinational company experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP
• Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESIC/PT
• Knowledge of Companies Act basics
• Transfer Pricing knowledge preferred
• ERP system experience required; Oracle Fusion is an advantage
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Collaborative mindset for working with global teams