Analyst - Direct Tax Job in Trafigura

Analyst Direct Tax

Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Analyst Direct Tax assists the Trafigura Group with international tax accounting and compliance functions. This role involves managing corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions (excluding India), ensuring accurate filings, and supporting strategic tax planning and global transfer pricing obligations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit accurate corporate income tax returns for global group companies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and validate data to determine transaction taxability.
• Review draft tax returns and ensure all tax payments are made within statutory deadlines.
• Track notices of objection and review preliminary/final tax assessments.

2. Tax Accounting & Provisioning

• Prepare monthly tax provisions and post relevant journals in accounting systems.
• Align balance sheet tax provisions with management expectations and filed assessments.
• Oversee compliance processes for entities managed by local teams worldwide.

3. Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Monitor and manage global transfer pricing obligations and data preparation.
• Support international tax audits and assessments.
• File taxable profit estimates and manage necessary filing extensions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certification: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CA accountant.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in international tax compliance.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles and global tax regulations.
• Data Skills: Expertise in extracting and reconciling data from complex accounting systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adaptable to new financial systems.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple global projects under pressure.

Role Impact

• Ensures timely compliance for global entities.
• Minimizes tax risk and supports optimal tax positions.
• Maintains the integrity of tax disclosures in financial statements.