About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business.
About the role
As a Senior Executive – Taxation, you will make an impact by supporting end‑to‑end direct tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, regulatory adherence, and timely execution of statutory requirements. You will work closely with internal finance teams and statutory auditors, applying your technical knowledge of Indian tax laws and strong analytical skills to support tax computations, audits, and filings.
In this role, you will:
- Support the preparation of tax computations, including deferred tax calculations and advance tax payments.
- Work on various India Tax Audit schedules and support India statutory filings and related tax compliances.
- Assist in ensuring accuracy and completeness of tax data required for audits and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with statutory auditors for finalization of tax accounts and related disclosures.
- Apply strong working knowledge of the Indian Income Tax Act to day‑to‑day tax activities and compliance matters.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze data, prepare workings, and support tax reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with internal finance and tax stakeholders to ensure timely closure of tax deliverables.
What you need to have to be considered
- Experience supporting tax computation, deferred taxes, and advance tax payments.
- Hands‑on exposure to India Tax Audit schedules and statutory tax filings.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced functionalities.
- Good working knowledge of the Indian Income Tax Act.
- Experience working with statutory auditors for finalization of tax accounts.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work within compliance‑driven timelines.
These will help you succeed
- Prior experience in a corporate or large‑organization taxation environment.
- Ability to manage multiple compliance activities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- A collaborative mindset with willingness to learn and adapt to regulatory changes.
These will help you succeed
- Strong stakeholder management skills when dealing with internal teams and external authorities.
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
