Accountant - Direct Tax

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Accountant - Direct Tax, you will participate in generating and ensuring accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting. You take lead in various projects in the Company and provide various accounting solutions in line with the applicable accounting standards and processes in the industry. You review notices received from the Income tax department and assisting in preparing replies.

Key Responsibilities :

Direct Taxes

• SPOC for all Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Communication
• Responsible for reviewing notices received from tax authorities
• Collating and preparing information required to be submitted to tax authorities
• Liasing with external consultants and assisting in preparing replies to notices
• Ensuring submission of replies in a timely manner
• Replying to authorities in a manner to minimize the penalties and liabilities on the Company of tax
• Accurate TDS return completion as per timelines & process
• Reconciliation with TRACES / 26AS balance and ensuring accurate accounting

Financial statements and reporting and project management

• Analysing impact of various accounting changes on business
• Preparing and conducting presentations for educating business users regarding accounting and direct tax related changes
• Ensure risk identification, escalation, investigation and mitigation
• Drive system and process improvements for omni business

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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You drive the goals forward by collaborating with the Head of Finance & Accounting, relevant business stakeholders, and other colleagues in the Finance & Accounting team.

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful as Accountant we are looking for people with ....

• Strong Analytical ability
• Chartered Accountant with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience 
• Ambitious and goal driven
• Strong team player
• Open minded & willing to learn
• Experience in replying to direct tax authorities for notices
• Relevant experience from previous accounting roles
• Experience in providing accounting guidance

WHO WE ARE​​ 

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​ ​ 

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​ ​ 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​​ 

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​​ 

• You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories 
• We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work 

This is a full-time position, reporting to Head of Finance & Accounting.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than April 30th, 2026. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.