Director/ Associate Director - 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:

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.

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.

Experience:

• CA with 9+ 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.