Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation to lead and manage the organisation's overall tax function. The candidate should have sound knowledge of domestic and international taxation, tax planning, regulatory compliance and tax risk management, preferably within the Shipping, Global Commodities or BFSI industry.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Direct Taxation:

- Oversee direct tax compliances, including income tax returns, advance tax, TDS and tax assessments.

- Manage tax planning, tax optimisation and ensure compliance with applicable Income Tax laws.

- Handle tax audits, assessments, appeals and representation before tax authorities.

- Provide guidance on international taxation, transfer pricing, DTAA and withholding tax implications.

2. Indirect Taxation:

- Manage GST compliances, including returns, reconciliations, audits and assessments.

- Ensure appropriate GST treatment of domestic and international transactions.

- Handle input tax credit (ITC) reconciliations, refunds and GST-related litigation.

- Advise business teams on GST implications of imports, exports, shipping and cross-border transactions.

3. International Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

- Manage tax implications arising from cross-border transactions and international business operations.

- Ensure compliance with applicable FEMA, RBI and other regulatory requirements wherever relevant.

- Evaluate tax implications of international contracts, foreign remittances and overseas business transactions.

- Coordinate with international tax consultants and external advisors.

4. Tax Strategy & Risk Management:

- Develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimise tax exposure while ensuring regulatory compliance.

- Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

- Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.

- Support business teams on tax-related matters involving commercial transactions and business decisions.

5. Audit & Stakeholder Management:

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants and external agencies.

- Manage tax audits, departmental notices, assessments and litigation.

- Provide tax-related insights and reports to senior management.

- Lead and mentor the taxation team and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of Post-Qualification Experience.

- Strong hands-on expertise in both Direct and Indirect Taxation.

- Candidates from Shipping, Global Commodities, Trading, Logistics or BFSI industries will be preferred.

- Good understanding of domestic and international taxation, GST, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.

- Experience in handling tax assessments, audits, litigation and regulatory compliances.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to independently manage the taxation function and interact with senior management.