Associate

Company Description

Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients

Job Description

JD for Associate – Tax and Compliance

• Fair knowledge of Direct Tax laws and compliances
• Monthly computation and payment of tax liability, filing of returns within prescribed timelines
• Compiling, preparing and filing of applications and follow up with departments for refunds, rectifications, etc.,
• Fair knowledge of Double Tax Avoidance Agreement and MLI;
• Understanding of Transfer pricing Regulations and preparation of report for audit proposes;
• Understanding of Tax Audit report and preparation of forms for audit proposes;
• Collation of facts and details from relevant teams for preparation of submissions/ replies to various tax authorities;
• Representation before Tax Authorities for tax related matters;
• Assistance in Internal & External reviews & audits;
• Timely preparation of details for group reporting;
• Working knowledge of Sri Lanka tax compliances would be an added advantage

Qualifications

Desired Qualification & Experience:

• B.Com., CA Inter and/ or MBA with 2-3 years working experience in tax domain
• Working knowledge of ERP package viz., Oracle, SAP and MS Office
• Good communication and drafting skills
• Good team player
• Ability to manage the work efficiently, independently and within constrained timelines

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe Commitment to Diversity & Equity Policy:

Publicis Groupe is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in spirit and in action at every level of the organization. It reflects our core values and embodies our purpose of building a great company enabling human potential. We have a deep-rooted appreciation for how diversity of thought drives innovation, and we ground that value in a culture of collaboration and connected thinking.

• Diversity & inclusion are business imperatives on which Publicis Groupe will not negotiate. While fostering a work environment that is inclusive of all talent is a collective responsibility, it is leadership’s job to nurture the career aspirations and goals of all our talent. Promoting gender equality starts at the top and the Groupe will not tolerate anyone speaking for our organization who does not value the importance of inclusion. Publicis Groupe works very hard to champion diversity and will continue to insist that each agency’s leadership be champions of both diversity and inclusion.
• Our Core values “ VIVA LA DIFFERENC’E is based on the very aspect of celebrating differences 
• Our strategy focuses on bringing together teams with diverse perspectives, disciplines, and experiences, because diversity of thought best serves our clients and their customers who they aspire to impact

Equal Employment Commitment:

1. We provide equal opportunities to all our employees and to all eligible applicants for employment in our company. We do not unfairly discriminate on any ground, including race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or any other category protected by applicable law.
2. When recruiting, developing and promoting our employees, our decisions will be based solely on performance, merit, competence and potential.
3. We shall have fair, transparent and clear employee policies which promote diversity and equality, in accordance with applicable law and other provisions of this Code. These policies shall provide for clear terms of employment, training, development and performance management.