Tax Analyst

Optiver is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented tax professional to join our tax team based in Mumbai. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting for our India entities while working in a collaborative, fast-paced and technology-driven environment.

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day execution of Optiver's India tax compliance obligations. Working closely with finance and external advisors, you will help ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, support tax audits and contribute to process improvements that enhance the efficiency of our tax function. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their career in an international corporate tax environment.

WHO WE ARE

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

In Asia Pacific, Optiver was one of the first global market makers to establish a presence in the region, with the incorporation our Sydney office in 1996. Since then, we have expanded our footprint by establishing offices in Taipei (2005), Hong Kong (2007), Shanghai (2012) and Singapore (2021). The business in Mumbai is newly established and deemed to be an integral part of the APAC strategy, with an anticipation of significant growth over the coming years.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The key functions you will be responsible for include:

• Preparing direct and indirect tax compliance obligations for Optiver's India entities, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, GST and other local tax filings.
• Preparing annual corporate income tax returns, tax computations and supporting work papers.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual tax provisions and supporting tax disclosures for statutory financial reporting.
• Preparing GST returns, reconciliations and other indirect tax compliance obligations.
• Assisting with tax audits, assessments and notices by preparing supporting documentation and coordinating with external tax advisors and tax authorities.
• Partnering with finance and other internal stakeholders to obtain information required for tax compliance and reporting.
• Monitoring changes in Indian tax legislation and assisting in assessing their impact on the business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve tax compliance processes through automation, technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Maintaining accurate tax documentation and supporting strong tax governance processes

 

WHO YOU ARE

Optiver is looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and eager to develop their technical expertise within a global organisation. As our next Tax Analyst, you’ll need to have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in direct and indirect tax compliance within a Big 4 accounting firm or multinational corporate environment.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate income tax, withholding tax and GST.
• Experience preparing corporate income tax returns, tax provisions and indirect tax filings.
• Experience liaising with tax authorities and external advisors will be highly regarded.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, take ownership of your deliverables and continuously improve processes.

 

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.

• Continuous learning, development and upskilling opportunities.

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista.

• Gym/Club membership, plus weekly massages.

• Corporate health insurance

• Uber business for daily commute

• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years

 

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected]