WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.

We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees. Our global footprint spans 16 countries with 61 delivery centers worldwide including in China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States.

This is a key position in the Direct Tax function of the group.

ROLE:

• Compliance: Responsibility for statutory compliance for entities in 16 jurisdictions which includes the following key areas:
• Working with the Finance function and external consultants for the timely completion and filing of tax returns and other compliance requirements.
• Ensure adequate defense documentation is in place to support the positions taken in the tax return;
• Management of tax audits and development of strategies in closing the audits that is in the best interests of the Company;
• Tax Planning: Implement tax planning projects and be a major contributor in regional/global projects.
• Participate in the due diligence work for M&A initiatives.
• Where new regulations are being introduced in any jurisdiction where WNS has a presence that have a tax impact, to work with business units and other functions to develop and ensure that tax considerations are adequately taken into account in formulating a business plan.
• Transfer Pricing: Ensure all relevant transactions are in line with the Global Transfer Pricing Policy, local documentation is in place for all the jurisdictions.
• To work on tax accounting - current and deferred tax of all global entities. 

Specifications: 

• A strong knowledge of the tax law and practice, and the latest tax developments.
• Requires an in-depth knowledge of international tax principles and concepts.
• Regional plus global/international tax knowledge is required. Would have to ensure that tax positions/decisions taken for the sub-region is consistent with our global tax strategy and company policies, and would not create any undue tax/business risk outside the country/region.
• Demonstrated tax proficiency and experience in public accounting and industry.
• A good knowledge of tax accounting standards.
• Holds tertiary qualification, professional certification (CA / CPA)
• Knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive working attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Remains composed under pressure, prioritizes and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail; flexible, proactive, self-starter

CA with with 5 - 6 years of post qualification experioence  in Direct Taxation

Direct Tax experience is a must. The candidate preferably to be from the industry.