Head of Taxation

The role involves end-to-end responsibility for managing and leading direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory functions for Indian and overseas group entities, including charitable trusts. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams within Finance, Legal, and Business to ensure accurate and timely compliance, manage tax risks, and lead strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Indirect Tax (GST, Customs & International VAT)

Manage

GST compliance

across the group including

return filings, reconciliations, audits , and system implementations (e-invoicing, e-way bills).

Review

GSTR 2A vs 3B reconciliations , address mismatches, and ensure follow-ups and resolutions.

Supervise

customs compliance , including reviewing

Bills of Entry, packing lists , and identifying benefits under EPCG and other exemptions.

Provide advisory on

indirect tax matters

related to

HSN codes, GST rates, documentation , and movement of goods.

Review and support responses for

GST litigation

including show cause notices, discrepancy reports, and departmental audits.

Analyze

inter-company transactions under GST , particularly focusing on valuation, compliance, and cross-border applicability.

Support

foreign VAT return reviews

and coordinate with consultants in respective jurisdictions.

Coordinate with Finance on

due diligence audits, internal audits , and statutory audits impacting indirect tax positions.

Direct Tax Compliance & Advisory

Manage all direct tax compliances including

advance tax, income tax returns, transfer pricing, TDS, lower / nil TDS certificates, and Tax Residency Certificates (TRC)

for Indian and overseas group entities.

Supervise

TDS compliance

for all domestic entities including forecasting, calculations, coordination with Accounts Payable and Treasury for timely deposit and filing.

Review and file

Form 15CA / CB

for foreign remittances including international tax analysis and tracker maintenance.

Oversee

tax assessments, appeals, tax audits, statutory audits , and coordination for the same across entities and jurisdictions.

Analyze

inter-company transactions

to ensure adherence to

transfer pricing

policies and group agreements.

Review books of accounts for

income tax provisioning, deferred tax calculations , and overall tax accuracy.

Lead

critical tax projects , including

business restructurings , tax optimization initiatives, and advisory on complex tax matters.

Experience :

CA with 12+ years of experience in managing end-to-end direct and indirect taxation for Indian and global entities, including charitable trusts.

Strong expertise in tax compliance, litigation, advisory, and transfer pricing, with a proven track record in driving strategic tax initiatives and managing cross-functional stakeholder alignment.