Role: Taxation Lead (AGM/DGM)

Industry Preference: Public sector

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Assistant Vice President

Experience: 8 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation.

Education: Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the Direct and Indirect Tax functions for our manufacturing business.

The role will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end tax compliance, tax planning, litigation management, regulatory reporting, and advisory support while partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws.

The incumbent will lead a team handling Direct Tax and GST across multiple manufacturing locations and corporate entities while working closely with external consultants, statutory auditors, tax authorities, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax:

- Ensure timely compliance with all Income Tax provisions applicable to the organization.

- Manage TDS compliances, quarterly TDS returns, annual filings, and reconciliations.

- Review advance tax computations and tax provisioning.

- Coordinate preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns for all entities.

- Handle Tax Audit (Form 3CD), Transfer Pricing support, and related statutory requirements.

- Manage assessments, scrutiny proceedings, appeals, notices, and tax litigations.

- Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal advisors.

- Review tax implications on foreign remittances, withholding taxes, DTAA applicability, and international transactions.

- Monitor amendments in Direct Tax laws and advise management on business implications.

Indirect Tax (GST):

- Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Returns, Reconciliations, etc.).

- Oversee GST compliance across manufacturing plants, depots, warehouses, and branches.

- Review Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations and vendor compliance.

- Handle GST audits, departmental assessments, notices, and litigations.

- Ensure compliance related to E-Way Bills, E-Invoicing, and GST documentation.

- Provide advisory support on GST implications for new business transactions and projects.

- Monitor changes in GST laws and ensure implementation across the organization.

Tax Planning & Advisory:

- Regulatory & Risk Management

- Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the Direct Tax and Indirect Tax teams across multiple locations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Strong knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST Act, TDS provisions, and tax regulations.

- Experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and litigations.

- Knowledge of Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and international taxation.

- Expertise in SAP (ECC/S/4HANA) taxation modules.

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Textiles, Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemicals, FMCG, Auto/Auto Components, Metals, Consumer Durables