CA Intern - Taxation
About the Team:
The Taxation team is a critical component of PayU's Finance Organization, responsible for ensuring compliance with tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions where PayU operates. Our team works closely with cross-functional departments including Legal, Accounting, and Business Operations to navigate the complex landscape of fintech taxation. We handle direct and indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax planning strategies, and regulatory reporting while supporting PayU's rapid global expansion. The team prides itself on staying ahead of evolving tax regulations in the digital payments industry and providing strategic tax guidance to support business decisions.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated Taxation Intern to join our dynamic Finance team for a 6-month internship program. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate taxation within the fast-paced fintech environment. The intern will work directly with senior tax professionals and gain exposure to various aspects of tax compliance, research, and analysis. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in taxation, particularly in the digital payments and financial services sector.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
- Analyze and reconcile tax-related data from various systems and prepare supporting documentation for tax filings
- Conduct research on tax regulations, updates, and interpretations relevant to PayU's business operations
- Maintain and update tax compliance calendars, checklists, and process documentation
- Support indirect tax compliance activities including GST/VAT return preparation and reconciliation
- Assist in gathering data and documentation for transfer pricing studies and compliance requirements
- Help with quarterly tax provision calculations and supporting schedules
- Monitor tax law changes and updates across relevant jurisdictions and prepare summaries for the team
- Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and contribute to automation initiatives
- Work with Accounting, Legal, and Business teams on tax-related queries and projects
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong academic performance with focus on taxation subjects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, data analysis)
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and tax concepts
- Familiarity with GST/VAT regulations (preferred)
- Understanding of corporate taxation fundamentals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Previous internship experience in taxation, accounting, or finance (preferred)
- Knowledge of tax software or ERP systems (preferred)
- Understanding of fintech/digital payments industry (preferred)
- Professional certification pursuits (CA, CMA, CS) - ongoing or planned (preferred)
- 12-month full-time internship commitment
- Immediate availability preferred
About us:
At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.com
Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.