RateGain - Senior Director - Taxation

About Us:

RateGain is a leading provider of SaaS products, which help travel and hospitality companies with cognitive revenue management, smart e-distribution, and brand engagement to make more revenue every day.

RateGain is proud to support 250,000+ hotel properties globally by providing 240 billion rate and availability updates & powering over 30 Million bookings.

RateGain is trusted by 25 out of the top 30 OTAs, world's fastest-growing airlines, 23 of the top 30 hotel chains, tour operators and wholesalers, all top car rental companies, largest cruise lines, and the largest travel management companies.

• In 2018, RateGain acquired DHISCO, which made it the only company in the world to offer end-to-end smart distribution.
• In June 2019, RateGain acquired award-winning BCV to offer guest experience cloud to maximize guest lifetime value for hospitality chains.
• RateGain further acquired MHS in 2021, a leading online direct revenue acquisition partner for hotels with an aim to improve their profitability and distribution independence.
• For more information, visit www.rategain.com.

Exploring the Role:

The candidate will be responsible for managing tax compliance, planning, advisory, and audits related to Direct and Indirect Taxes in India and international jurisdictions including the USA, UK, and Germany.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, tax consultants, and auditors to ensure timely compliance and correct tax positions across entities.

How Your Day Will Look Like/Job Responsibilities:

Indian Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

• Ensure timely compliance with Income Tax, TDS/TCS, GST, and other statutory filings.
• Prepare and review GST returns, TDS returns, and Income Tax computation for Indian entity.
• Manage GST reconciliation, availing ITC, vendor compliance tracking, and handling GST assessments/notices.
• Assist in tax audits, transfer pricing documentation, and advance tax calculations.
• Liaise with statutory auditors and tax consultants for tax planning, optimization, and handling litigation matters.

Global Taxation (USA, UK, Germany):

• Coordinate with international consultants for timely filing of Corporate tax returns, VAT/GST filings, sales tax, and other local compliances across jurisdictions.
• Support cross-border taxation, including withholding tax, inter-company invoicing, and transfer pricing policies.
• Manage statutory reporting related to international tax and maintain documentation required by tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations in relevant countries and ensure compliance.

Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Transactions:

• Maintain and implement transfer pricing policies between group entities.
• Review inter-company agreements, mark-ups, and cost allocations as per global tax norms.
• Support TP studies, benchmarking, and audits.
• Maintain the Related Party Schedule.

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or a related field./
• MBA Preferred

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in a related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of Indian Direct & Indirect Taxes: Income Tax, TDS/TCS, GST, ITC rules, reconciliations, assessments, and statutory audits.
• Working knowledge of international taxation (USA, UK, Germany), including corporate tax, VAT/GST, sales tax, withholding tax, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, inter-company transactions, benchmarking, and related-party documentation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to prepare/review GST returns, TDS returns, income tax computations, and coordinate global tax filings with consultants.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills for ITC tracking, GST reconciliation, and cross-border tax data.
• Effective communication and coordination with auditors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems for tax reporting and documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.