Associate Vice President - Accounts & Taxation - Real Estate

Client: Leading Real Estate Developer

Job Title: AVP - Accounts and Taxation

Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Location: Mumbai, India

Experience: 12+ Years

Core Experience / Knowledge: Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Accounts. Working knowledge of FEMA, Stamp Duty, Corporate Laws and other allied laws as may be required

Industry: Real Estate, Construction and Hospitality

Reporting To: CFO

This role combines leadership of taxation and end-to-end accounts operations.

Salary : Competitive

Job Description:

The candidate will be responsible primarily for overseeing and managing all direct and indirect tax matters for the organization including compliance, advisory, planning, litigation support, transaction structuring, and audit management. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the entire accounts function including daily book keeping processes, monthly, quarterly and annual book closure, preparation of financials and getting the same audited. Strong working knowledge of taxation laws as well as Accounting Standards impacting the Indian real estate sector (including RERA, Stamp Duty & Registration, JDA structures, GST on real estate) is essential.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant with minimum 12+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate / construction industry.

- In-depth knowledge of Accounts, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax laws, litigation handling, and strong analytical ability.

- Experience in GST on real estate, Income Tax litigation, JDA / Redevelopment / SPV structuring, and Stamp duty & RERA implications.

- Working knowledge of FEMA, Stamp Duty, Corporate Laws and other allied laws.

- Ability to build effective working relationships with authorities, and liaise with them from time to time.

- Ability to independently represent before authorities.

- Having strong interpersonal skills to drive outcomes through internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Process automation experience will be an added advantage.