Role: Taxation Industrial Trainee
Industry Type: Retail
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Accounting & Taxation
UG: B.Com in Any Specialization
PG: CA in Pursuing, First Attempt, Second Attempt
Position Title: Taxation Industrial Trainee
Location: Bangalore (In-Office)
Duration: 12 months
Reports to: Senior Manager Taxation
Position Summary: At Puma, we move fast and so does our taxation function. As a Taxation Industrial Trainee, you will be an integral part of the taxation team, supporting compliance, reporting, and advisory across direct and indirect tax functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to tax regulations impacting a leading global sports lifestyle brand.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation and filing of direct and indirect tax returns (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
- Support GST compliance, including return filing, reconciliations, and handling notices.
- Work on TDS calculations, filings, and reconciliations with books.
- Assist in tax audits, assessments, and preparation of required documentation.
- Perform reconciliation of financial data with tax filings (GST vs books, TDS vs ledger).
- Support tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations.
- Ensure adherence to statutory compliance timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Legal) for tax-related data.
- Assist in responding to tax notices and queries from authorities.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation in tax reporting.
Who You Are
- Pursuing CA (ICAI) with eligibility to undergo industrial training as per institute guidelines.
- Strong academic record and solid conceptual understanding of taxation.
- Proficient in MS Excel; working knowledge of SAP ERP is a definite advantage.
- Sharp analytical mind with clear, confident communication skills.
- Self-driven and comfortable keeping pace in a fast-moving brand environment.
- Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
Why Puma
- Global brand exposure work with one of the world's top sports lifestyle companies.
- Fast-track learning across financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, and Brand teams.
- Sports lifestyle culture energetic, diverse, and performance-driven workplace.