Job Description

As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops and markets systems, equipment and services for the transport sector. Alstom offers a complete range of solutions (from high-speed trains to metros, tramways and e-buses), passenger solutions, customised services (maintenance, modernisation), infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Alstom is a world leader in integrated transport systems. The company recorded sales of 7.3 billion and booked 10.0 billion of orders in the 2016/17 fiscal year. Headquartered in France, Alstom is present in over 60 countries and employs 32,800 people. UNIFE report forecasts India\'s accessible market at 4B over 2016-18, with growth of 6.6%. Alstom has established a strong presence in India and is currently executing metro projects in several Indian cities including Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow where it is supplying Rolling Stock manufactured out its state of the art facility at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. In the Mainline space, Alstom is executing Signaling & Power Supply Systems for the 343 Km. section on World Bank funded Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Construction of the new electric locomotive factory for manufacturing and supply of 800 units of high horse power locomotives is also in full swing at Madhepura in Bihar. Alstom has set up an Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and this coupled with a strong manufacturing base as well as localized supply chains, is uniquely positioned to serve customers across the globe. Today, Alstom in India employs close to 3000 people and in line with Government of India\'s \'Make in India\' policy initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country in producing world class rolling stock, components, design, research and development to not only serve the domestic market, but also rest of the world. Job Title Tax Manager - Corporate Tax and Tender taxation planning and execution Grade : 10A/10B Purpose of the Job To ensure wholistic Management of Corporate Tax, Transfer pricing and WHT compliance. To ensure correct tax advisory/planning/ Monitoring for project tenders and issuance of project specific tax planning guidelines for Alstom India. Position in the Organisation Organisation Reporting Reporting to the India Tax Director. Network & Links Communication & Interfaces - Responsible for Internal communication within tender teams, sourcing and supply chain, internal tax teams, and county management. Also, responsible for external communication with External tax consultants, customers and vendors. Mission Objectives Corporate Tax : This position is responsible for managing and supervising Corporate tax compliance, TP compliance. Litigation Management and ensuring WHT compliance for Domestic and International transactions. Position also need to closely coordinate with Business and accounting team for advance tax computation and advising on strategic Business Issues. Further this position would ensure consideration of correct tax costs (covering GST, Custom and Corporate Tax) and tax incentives in all the bids to be submitted by Alstom India. Tender Tax Management: Assist tender teams in understating the tax working and taking required pre-bid confirmations from customer. Assist to costing teams to consider all available tax benefits and incentives and take required inputs from proposed vendors. Function\'s specific deliverables are to ensure: Management of Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Litigation in relation to DT,TP and WHT for all legal entities in India. All bids submitted by the company has correct tax costs & tax benefits in line with tender conditions. All supporting vendor confirmations are checked and vetted After receipt of order, a detailed tax planning sheet is issued and reviewed periodically. Project wise position paper is in place to any reference and dispute settlement. Assist the tender team and Management in Customer dispute settlement. Performance Measurement Key performance Indicators: Meeting the compliance deadline in relation to DT, TP and WHT Timely response to legal notices, close coordination with external consultant and Business team. Timely issuance of tax guidance, least variation in taxes planned per project vrs. Actual tax costs during execution, timely issuance of detailed tax planning and review analysis. Responsibilities Ensure timely compliance for DT, TP and WHT as per stipulated rule. Validation and review of tax reports. Validation and review of Tax packs reported to central team. Closely coordinate with external and internal stakeholder to reply/ address notices. Ensure closure of audit and assessment. Closely monitor pending Tax refunds. Check tender terms and conditions and inform tender team on deviations / confirmation to be obtained from customer on all applicable tax issues (indirect taxes as well as direct taxes e.g. TDS, transfer pricing issues etc). Conceptualise taxes applicable for the bid and tax incentives / benefits available in accordance with tax laws and tender conditions. If required, accompany the tender teams in the discussions with customers regarding tax deviations / confirmations. Issuance of detailed tax planning sheet in line with tender stage planning highlighting despatch instructions, invoicing formats, specific issues to be mentioned in vendor PO, etc. Monthly review of project documentation vis-a-vis tax planning, identifying deviations and initiating corrective actions. Working out statutory variations and initiating actions for its settlement with customers and vendors. Develop detailed position paper, Project specific covering all the tax aspects and contractual terms and conditions Job Specifications Knowledge & Experience Chartered Accountant with around 10+ years of experience in handling corporate taxation for a project company. Worked with taxation on PAN India basis Detailed knowledge of Direct tax, TP law and good awareness of indirect Alstom is committed to create a diverse & international working environment, that reflects the future of our industry, our clients and end-users. As an employee, you will have a unique opportunity to continue to build your career and directly contribute to the expanding growth of the global transport industry

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