Senior Analyst / Analyst, Taxation

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Job Number #173886 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

• Prepare and file GST returns.
• Reply to show-cause notices, demand notices, and appeals.
• Interact with tax authorities regarding audits and notices.
• TDS compliance, Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit, and Income Tax assessment.
• Risk management and reporting.
• Tax Advocacy.
• Tax technology and process design.
• Update on changes in legislations relevant to business.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare various GST returns and perform GST-related reconciliations, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ISD, Cross Charge, and reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
• Responsible for filing Annual Return, including GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C.
• Assist internal and external teams with GST-related issues.
• Inform stakeholders about emerging issues related to Taxation and developments therein.
• Interact with tax authorities regarding audits and notices and attend hearings whenever required.
• Prepare and file replies/submissions to routine notices, pre-show cause notices, and show-cause notices.
• Appear for hearings and represent the company before tax authorities during audit, assessments, and appellate stages.
• Coordinate with external Tax consultants and internal stakeholders to identify differences in the E way bill Vs GSTR reconciliation and keep back up workings ready for assessments/ audits.
• Proactively collate data required for GST audits/assessments/appeals.
• Hands on knowledge to identify differences between different GSTR returns GSTR 1A, 2B, 3B, 2A etc. and to make submissions before the GST authorities
• Draft briefs for opinions on key areas and sign off on ambiguous tax positions.
• Draft representations before industry forums/tax authorities.
• Responsible for handling: Monhtly TDS computation, Quarterly TDS Return, Advance Tax Working, Tax Audit / Transfer Pricing Audit and Tax assessment.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Preferably CA with 2/3 years of work experience or a CA Intern with 5/6+ years of work experience in consulting and/or working in multinational organizations in the field of indirect taxes. Relevant Expertise in GST litigation management (including legacy matters).
• SAP experience desired
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tax Technology orientation.
• Effective business writing skills
• Solid understanding of MS Office.
  
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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