FBP- Tax and Reporting

APM Terminals

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.

Finance Business Partner - Tax & Reporting

APMT Gateway Terminal India (GTI)

Location: JNPT, Nhava Sheva (Navi Mumbai)
Department: Corporate Finance
Reporting to: Chief Financial OfficerJob Purpose:

The Finance Business Partner - Tax & Reporting is responsible for management accounting, business performance analysis for SG&A , financial planning, taxation compliance, treasury management, and audit coordination. The role develops, interprets, and reports financial and operational results to support informed business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, taxation, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and value creation across the organization.

What We Can Offer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Opportunity to enhance management accounting, business partnering, and analytical capabilities within the infrastructure sector.
• Exposure to port operations and the wider terminal business environment.
• Participation in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Development opportunities through cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic finance projects.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Management Reporting and Business Analysis

• Perform analytical review of Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet from SG&A perspective
• Prepare and analyse Profit and Loss statement by Business Segment
• Prepare Business models to assist in Business and financial decisions
• Prepare Financial presentations for Board meetings and regional performance calls
• Liase with Statutory and Internal Auditors
• Review of Quarterly Financials of Associate Company
• Perform Cost Analysis and share cost data with cost owners
• Drive process improvement within Finance and other departments

Group Reporting

• Work closely with internal finance team and back office for timely completion of monthly financials
• To ensure timely and accurate update of financials in the Group Reporting System
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly rolling financial forecast (ROFO)
• Coordinate and prepare Annual Budget
• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and APMM GAP
• Ensure compliance of Internal Financial Controls

TAXATION

• Direct Tax
• Calculate, account for, and reconcile Advance Tax liabilities.
• Support preparation and filing of Corporate Income Tax Returns.
• Coordinate Income Tax Assessments and respond to tax authority queries.
• Support applications for Lower Withholding Tax Certificates.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and support assessments.
• Coordinate with the Country Tax Centre (CTC) on tax matters.
• Indirect Tax
• Oversee timely GST payments and filing of returns.
• Oversee GST audits, assessments, reconciliations, and departmental notices.

TDS Compliance

• Verify TDS calculations and ensure timely payment.
• Manage quarterly TDS return filings.
• Generate TDS certificates and maintain compliance records.
• Reconcile TDS receivables with Form 26AS.

Tax Litigation & Advisory

• Handle tax-related notices, litigation support, and departmental requirements.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and legal advisors on tax matters.
• Provide tax support for foreign payments and cross-border transactions.

MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT

• Accounting for Interest payable and receivable.
• Accounting for Corporate tax provision.
• Preparation and updation of Tax related financial schedules.

TREASURY

• Cash Flow management – placement of surplus fund in Fixed Deposits.
• Placement and renewal of Bank Guarantees.
• Handling of monthly and weekly bank reconciliation.

AUDIT

• Manage Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Audit processes.
• Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Tax Consultants.
• Support statutory, internal, tax, and group audits.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with business leaders and department heads to support informed financial decision-making.
• Support JNPT-related financial reconciliation, correspondence, and reporting requirements.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop and train team members to enhance finance capabilities.
• Support ad-hoc projects and strategic business initiatives as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory; CPA, MBA Finance, or an equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, management reporting, corporate finance, and taxation.
• Strong expertise in direct taxation, GST, transfer pricing, tax compliance, and financial reporting requirements under IND AS.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, business modelling, valuation, and management accounting.
• Knowledge of treasury management, cash flow planning, internal financial controls, and audit coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP and group reporting systems is desirable.
• Experience within infrastructure, logistics, ports, shipping, or related industries will be advantageous.

Learning & Career Opportunities

In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Specific exposure to management accounting & opportunity to enhance analytical skills in an infrastructure industry
• Exposure to operations in the Port Sector

Relevant next career steps might be:

• Finance Manager to lead an accounting / finance team

Head of Finance of Terminal

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