Senior Manager - Accounts & Taxation

ABOUT XAPADS MEDIA:

Born in India, built for the world. Xapads is a 20-year-strong programmatic force with offices in India, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, and more. We are not just present in global markets - we are making waves. With our in-house platforms/products like Xerxes (Mobile-First Performance DSP), Xaprio (Mobile & Web DSP), and Unwire (CTV DSP), we empower 200+ leading brands and agency partners, including GroupM, Publicis, OMD, and Dentsu.

Powered by 200+ employees across global locations, we continue to expand our footprint while delivering performance at scale. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and ranked among the Top 100 Companies for Women, we believe in building not just careers, but legacies.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced Taxation & Accounts professional to lead and manage the organization’s direct and indirect tax compliance along with accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Income Tax, TDS, and GST, along with strong command over books of accounts and financial reporting.

Exposure to international taxation, particularly Singapore (SG) and UAE jurisdictions, will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

●    Manage end-to-end direct and indirect taxation, including Income Tax, TDS, and GST compliance.

●    Ensure timely preparation and filing of tax returns, reconciliations, and statutory reports.

●   Handle tax assessments, notices, litigation matters, and correspondence with tax authorities.

●   Assist in finalisation of books of accounts with tax accuracy and regulatory compliance.

●   Well versed with Tax Audit, Special Audit from GST / Income Tax and transfer pricing compliance.

● Prepare and review tax computations, provisions for taxation AS-22/Ind AS and reconciliations thereof.

●  Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations and ensure robust compliance.

●  Have moderate hands-on experience of transfer pricing laws and arm length pricing judgement.

●  Support leadership with tax planning, risk management, and tax optimization strategies.

●  Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and advisors during audits and assessments.

●  Monthly / Quarterly / Annual books closure in SAP / Tally in India and overseas jurisdiction with workings / reconciliations.

●  Manage or assist with international taxation matters related to Singapore and UAE, including cross-border transactions and compliance.

Key Requirements:

●     10–12 years of relevant experience in taxation and accounting.

●     Strong hands-on expertise in Income Tax, TDS, and GST regulations and filings.

●     Deep understanding of books of accounts, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.

●     Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and regulatory notices.

●     Exposure to international taxation (Singapore / UAE) will be highly preferred.

●     Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

●     Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

●     Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA Finance - Equivalent qualification.

●     Experience working in multi-entity or international business environments will be an added advantage.