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At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You’ll find us in 95 of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward—we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

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PURPOSE

Under the overall management of the Senior Director Taxation advise on tax related matters and support the tax effectiveness implementation of approved business strategies with the overall objectives to:n- Create protect and optimize value from a tax perspective in the context of SITAs business objectives;n- Manage tax related risks;n- Ensure compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

For the APAC region and particularar projects as applicable, advise and support the implementation in the areas of:

1. Tax Planning & Effective Tax Rate (ETR) management

• Identify, plan, and execute agreed international tax projects

• Provide tax planning, consulting and compliance expertise to the business, including advising management regarding the tax impact of new laws and regulations

• Tax review and approval for specific business projects

• Contribute to and influence the development of the Companys financial policies, instruments, regulations from the expert standpoint

2. Tax accounting & Reporting

• Support the calculation of the tax provisions and the financial statement disclosure in the global and local accounts

• Collaboration with the other SITA’s departments to ensure the accuracy of the data reported in the tax returns

• Prepare and review the reconciliations of the Tax Ledgers/ Tax GL accounts/ Revenue

• Support accounting team on analysis and tax depreciation workings

3. Tax compliance & Audit Defense

• Be responsible for the Company’s tax compliance, tax planning, accounting for income taxes and preparation of applicable tax returns in compliance with local tax rules

• Drive tax compliance in consultation with external tax consultant and coordinating with group tax team on reporting, including direct tax, indirect tax & TP)

• Manage and drive all tax audits and certifications to closures within defined timelines

• Consolidate information for internal and external audits and ensure completeness and accuracy of all such information

• Coordinate/control/follow up on the VAT refunds and tax payments

- +8 years work experience in an accounting/VAT environment preferably within a medium to large international company with a matrix business structure;

- Deep knowledge of India taxation is a requirement

• Proficiency in spoken and written English, other languages are beneficial
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to multitask to stand up to pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to use sound judgement discretion and professional integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships within the organization and with outside stakeholders
• Team player and committed towards work
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Strategic thought process
• Pro-active mindset
• Demonstrate PC proficiency (MS Office; Word; Power Point and strong in Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle/ OBIEE (or equivalent financial systems) is highly desirable.

• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Accounting / tax acumen
• Info gathering processing
• Quality control
• Reporting
• Risk analysis

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your teams needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local spanet and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.