Baker Hughes—Tax Analyst

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Description: Tax Analyst Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about Tax and Accounting? Would you like to be a part of global finance team? Join our team! Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Partner with the best The Tax Analyst will be responsible for supporting and managing Indian Tax compliance, tax accounting, withholding tax (TDS), reconciliations, audits, assessments, and tax-related reporting. The role will work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Statutory Audit, external tax advisors, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance. As a Tax Analyst, you will also be responsible for: Withholding Tax / TDS - Manage end-to-end India withholding tax compliance for domestic and non-resident transactions. - Review invoices and determine applicable TDS/WHT sections and rates. - Ensure appropriate TDS is deducted and accounted for at the correct tax point. - Review non-resident payments and coordinate for documentation such as TRC, Form 41, and no-PE declarations etc. - Monitor TDS payments, returns, certificates, and Form 26AS reconciliation. - Review and resolve TDS defaults, short deductions, interest, and demands on the TRACES portal. - Coordinate with AP, Treasury, and business teams to resolve TDS-related issues. - Handle lower/nil deduction certificates and monitor their validity - Ensure timely payment of TDS liabilities within statutory due dates. Tax Compliance - Support preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance. - Coordinate with external tax consultants for tax return preparation and filings. - Maintain tax compliance trackers and ensure statutory deadlines are met. - Support tax audits and provide information/documentation requested by auditors and tax authorities. Tax Reconciliation - Perform reconciliation of TDS receivable/payable balances with books, Form 26AS, GST records, and other relevant tax reports. - Investigate differences and coordinate with Finance/AP teams for corrective entries. - Monitor aged/unreconciled tax balances and drive timely resolution. - Maintain appropriate documentation for audit and internal control purposes. 4. Audit & Stakeholder Management “Coordinate with Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, external tax advisors, and tax authorities. Fuel your passion! To be successful in this role you will: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Taxation. - CA / CMA / ACCA / MBA Finance qualification would be an advantage. - 3–6 years of relevant experience in Indian taxation, preferably in a multinational/corporate environment. - Strong knowledge of Indian TDS/WHT and income-tax provisions. - Experience with tax reconciliations, audits, assessments, and tax compliance. - Technical Skills - Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation techniques. - Experience with SAP/ERP systems. - Ability to analyze large volumes of financial and tax data. - Strong documentation and reporting skills. - Key Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect. - Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities - Comprehensive private medical care options - Safety net of life insurance and disability programs - Tailored financial programs - Additional elected or voluntary benefits The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Professional - Tax Operations