Staff Manager, Taxation

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Manager – Tax will be responsible for managing Transfer Pricing and Indirect Tax matters across India and designated APAC entities. The role will lead transfer pricing documentation, monitoring, audit support, and Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) coordination while also overseeing indirect tax compliance, GST audits, GST refunds, and GST reconciliations for India.

The position requires strong technical tax expertise, sound commercial acumen, hands-on SAP experience, and the ability to effectively collaborate with global finance teams, external advisors, and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

What You Will Do

Transfer Pricing – India & APAC

• Lead preparation, review, and coordination of annual Transfer Pricing documentation for India and APAC entities.
• Drive quarterly and annual transfer pricing monitoring to ensure intercompany transactions remain compliant with arm's-length principles.
• Partner with finance teams to identify and address transfer pricing adjustments and true-ups.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants on local file, master file, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), and transfer pricing audits.
• Support transfer pricing risk assessments and provide tax advisory on cross-border transactions.
• Ensure compliance with OECD transfer pricing guidelines and country-specific TP regulations.
• Assist business teams in evaluating transfer pricing implications of new business models, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.

Advance Pricing Agreement (APA)

• Act as the primary coordinator for APA projects involving India and APAC entities.
• Manage interactions with external consultants and tax advisors throughout APA lifecycle.
• Coordinate collection of information, responses to tax authority questionnaires, and supporting analyses.
• Monitor APA compliance obligations and annual reporting requirements.

Indirect Tax – APAC (excluding China)

• Oversee indirect tax compliance requirements across APAC countries excluding China.
• Review GST/VAT returns prepared by local finance teams or external consultants.
• Provide advisory support on VAT/GST implications of business transactions.
• Coordinate indirect tax registrations and deregistrations as required.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess potential impact on business operations.
• Liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance with local indirect tax regulations.

India GST

• Lead GST audits, assessments, investigations, and departmental inquiries.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of responses to GST notices.
• Manage GST refund applications and follow-up with tax authorities until closure.
• Oversee GST annual return, reconciliations, and audit support activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve GST compliance, controls, and processes.

GST Reconciliations & Tax Accounting

• Own monthly GST GL reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of differences.
• Reconcile GST returns with financial records and statutory reports.
• Review tax accounting entries and ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Work closely with Controllership, Finance Shared Services, and business finance teams to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with finance, controllership, legal, procurement, and business teams on tax matters.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Support APAC Tax Director on regional tax initiatives and compliance projects.
• Participate in tax process improvement and automation initiatives.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10 + years of relevant taxation experience.
• Strong experience in Transfer Pricing and Indirect Taxation.
• Experience managing APAC tax matters in a multinational organization preferred.
• Prior experience in APA projects, GST audits, and indirect tax advisory

Bonus Points if You Have

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred
• CA Inter with significant relevant experience will be considered
• Law Graduate with substantial taxation experience may also be considered

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel domestic and international as and when required.

Be willing to work in an office (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development