India Tax Specialist-Vantiva-India Chennai

The Company

VANTIVA is a global technology leader in designing, developing and supplying innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces. VANTIVA has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, VANTIVA is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. Our relationships with the film and entertainment industry goes back over 100 years by providing end-to-end solutions for our clients. VANTIVA is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations.

The Context

Technicolor SA, a quoted French group, announced in February 2022 that it would spin off its Creative Studios business in Q3, 2022, in a company named Technicolor Creative Studios (TCS). Technicolor itself would then change its name to VANTIVA. These transactions have been completed successfully. The remaining businesses in VANTIVA comprise (i) Connected Home – set-top boxes for broadband access and video, and (ii) Supply Chain Services, comprising mainly DVD replication, packaging and distribution.

VANTIVA is listed on the Euronext exchange in Paris under symbol TCH.PA

The Role

Reporting to the APAC Tax Director in Paris HQ, with a dotted line to the local finance team, the India Tax Specialist will manage the day-to-day tax compliance affairs of VANTIVA’s two Indian entities and be able to participate proactively in tax planning issues.

You will be supported by the local finance team and by the Global Business Services (GBS) teams, who are responsible for the execution of our end-to-end transactional processes.

Responsibility

• Responsible for India tax compliance including direct and indirect tax


• Support ongoing India tax litigations and audits, carry out analysis and provide recommendations


• Streamline manual processes and implement automation initiatives to improve control and efficiency


• Assist in Indian transfer pricing compliance and documentation


• Assist in APA applications and annual compliance


• Assist in ad-hoc projects driven by the Group Tax team


• Monitor and understand changes in tax legislation in India, rulings and litigation to recommend and implement actions to manage risk in existing tax positions and capture opportunities, in line with Group Tax strategy.

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  Qualified accountant, big four and industry experience preferred

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• Familiar with Indian tax regulations and local practices including customs, direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing


• Hands-on experience of Indian tax compliance and advisory work


• Experienced in handling Indian litigations and APA processes


• Work independently and partnering with business


• Drive to solve problem in complicated situation


• Drive for efficiency in terms of cost and work processes


• Good problem-solving skills


• Willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-changing and multicultural business environment


• Fluent English imperative

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