Deputy General Manager/General Manager - Taxation - Leisure & Hospitality - CA

Role Overview:

Leading leisure and hospitality platform seeking a senior taxation professional to lead Direct Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, Tax Litigation, Compliance and Tax Advisory. The role will own the organisation-wide tax agenda, including governance, risk management, regulatory matters and business partnering. The position will work closely with finance, legal, business and senior leadership teams on tax-efficient decisions and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end Direct Tax and GST compliance, assessments, audits and return filings.

- Own tax litigation, appeals, notices and representation before authorities and appellate forums.

- Oversee Transfer Pricing, international taxation, withholding tax and cross-border transactions.

- Review tax provisions, deferred tax, contingent liabilities and tax disclosures for financial reporting.

- Partner with business, finance and legal teams on tax advisory and new business initiatives.

- Lead tax team capability, external consultants, process improvements, controls and governance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 12-18 years of relevant taxation experience with a Chartered Accountant qualification.

- Strong experience across Corporate Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing and Tax Litigation.

- Proven exposure to large-scale assessments, audits and regulatory matters.

- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

- Ability to partner with business and senior leadership on tax decisions and risk management.

- Willingness to work onsite from Mumbai.