Compliance Accountant

Location: Gurugram, India

Requisition ID: 301217
+ Relocation Authorized: None
+ Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
+ Work Location: Gurugram
# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.
# Job Summary:
The individual in this role is responsible for ensuring the organization’s full compliance with all applicable direct and indirect tax regulations. This includes the timely preparation, filing, and payment of taxes, as well as the accurate maintenance of relevant tax documentation. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments and external consultants to ensure adherence to current tax laws and regulatory requirements.
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Review and analyze tax account ledgers to ensure accurate computation, reconciliation, and timely payment of TDS/WHT, VAT/GST, Corporate Advance Tax, and other applicable tax liabilities.
+ Ensure timely preparation and filing of TDS/WHT returns, VAT/GST returns (including refund claims), Corporate Income Tax returns, and other applicable statutory tax filings.
+ Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for direct and indirect tax assessments, statutory audits, and tax audits.
+ Manage tax and statutory compliance requirements across European, Gulf, and African regions, ensuring adherence to applicable local tax laws, regulations, and filing deadlines.
+ Coordinate with local tax advisors, consultants, and authorities to address tax-related queries, assessments, notices, audits, and other compliance matters.
+ Monitor changes in tax laws and regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions and assess their impact on the company's tax compliance obligations.
+ Handle withholding tax, VAT/GST registrations, tax payments, annual returns, and other country-specific tax reporting and compliance requirements, as applicable.
+ Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely completion of periodic, annual, and other statutory filings.
+ Support entity incorporation, restructuring, and closure activities from a tax and statutory compliance perspective, wherever required.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
+ 35 years of experience in accounting or tax compliance.
+ Intermediate Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification, preferably with articleship experience at a practicing CA firm.
+ Familiarity with financial reporting and Oracle Financials.
+ Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Hands-on experience in handling direct and indirect tax compliance activities.
+ Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
+ Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high volumes of work under tight deadlines.
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
+ Dependable, punctual, and collaborative team player.
+ Self-starter who is adaptable, flexible, and maintains a positive, professional attitude, even under pressure.
+ Strong attention to detail and quality control in compliance with established procedures
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
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# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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