BNP Paribas - Vice President/Director/Manager/Consultant - Tax (14-20 yrs)

Job Description:

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

Job Title: Vice President / Director - Tax Manager / Tax Consultant - BNP Paribas ISPL Date: June 2024

Department: Tax Location: Mumbai, India

Business Line / Function: Function - Tax

Reports to: (Direct) Head - Financial Control, BNPP ISPL

Grade: (if applicable) VP / Director at BNPP ISPL (Functional) Head of Tax, BNPP India

Number of Direct Reports: Nil

Position Purpose:

As part of Tax team, the position supports BNP Paribas ISPL CFO and BNP Paribas India Head of Tax, in managing tax issues and risks faced by BNP Paribas ISPL, a shared services subsidiary of BNPP group in India.

Responsibilities:

- Oversight of tax compliance services - i.e. handling tax filings including corporate tax, GST, tax payment and administrative obligations etc)-

- Ensure timely compliance with Tax requirements.

- Providing tax advisory services - i.e. due diligence on internal restructuring projects, transaction analysis, transfer pricing impact, analysis of tax legislation changes, etc-

- Handling tax audits performed by tax authorities, tax litigations, etc-

- Manage stakeholder expectation in respect of tax matters

- Must be able to provide expert guidance on tax related topics.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies:

- Knowledge of Shared services sector/ Financial services sector

- Knowledge of Indian tax law - Direct tax (Corporate tax) and Indirect tax (GST)

- Knowledge of International Tax Treaties

- Thorough knowledge of compliance

- Proficient in managing Tax Audits

- Client focus and Stakeholder management.

- Collaborative Leadership

- Good communication (oral and written), organisation and documentation skills.

Specific Qualifications (if required):

- Chartered Accountant with approximately 15+ years of post-qualification tax experience, preferably in a large global accounting firm or / and the financial services sector/Shared services sector