Patent Agent in Lugoff, South Carolina

Patent Agent

Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL is seeking to hire a Patent Agent. The details of the role are mentioned below:

Role Purpose

Advises and provides sub function related operational inputs to develop and finalize the tax plan for a specific unit/key project/Group.

What the role entails

• To adhere, monitor and comply with end-to-end all Income Tax compliances across all group entities.
• Manages MIS and other reporting, statutory compliance related to Direct Taxations.
• Ensure filing of all returns as per prevailing Income Tax laws like ITR / various forms or applications.
• Ensure day-to-day checkpoints on operational Tax Deducted at Source compliances, including but not limited to Monthly TDS computation, Monthly TDS payments, preparing TDS returns and filing TDS returns etc.
• Independently manage, prepares and comply with Tax Audits till finalisation (Incl. Transfer pricing provisions).
• Co-ordinate across all internal departments for any queries and data collection / collation to perform the duties / projects / routine tasks assigned.
• Ensure completion of quarterly and annual Statutory Audit w.r.t. direct tax aspects like Deferred Tax Working, Annual / Expected Tax Rate reconciliations with Books, etc. This activity is for Standalone + Consolidated Financial Statement level.
• Other direct tax compliances like Advance Tax working, Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) / Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) applications, etc.
• Completion of all assessment / penalty proceedings / appeals at all appellate levels with regards to compliance of all scrutiny / penalty / appeal notices.
• Work closely and maintain healthy relationship with external advisors for complying with Direct Tax Assessment / disputes.
• Identify any areas of automation and take a lead to demonstrate best ways to implement the project successfully.
• Responsible for all any additional works / assignments / projects as assigned by Management / reporting manager / HOD.

What we are looking for in you

• Qualified CA with 3+ years of post-qualification experience into Direct Taxation domain.
• Should possess expert working knowledge of ERP and advanced Excel (Candidate having SAP exposure will have preference).
• Knowledge on direct tax-Domestic + International Transfer Pricing provisions, OECD Guidelines, BEPS Guidelines (Pillar I and Pillar II implementation) and related laws.
• Should be agile and enthusiast to visit plant locations whenever required across various states.
• Any additional experience into Indirect Taxation (GST / Customs, etc) will be considered for future growth and assignment of existing opportunities across group.

At STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, reflecting our commitment to building a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and high performance. We believe innovation flourishes when people feel empowered, respected, and supported in their growth journey. Here, you'll find opportunities to take ownership, challenge conventions, and contribute meaningfully to global connectivity solutions.

If you are driven by impact and inspired by teamwork, you will find STL a truly rewarding place to build your career.