Director - Corporate Tax - CA

Role Overview:

- This is a senior technical and delivery-focused role within the Corporate Tax practice.

- The Director will be responsible for managing client engagements, ensuring high-quality execution of tax advisory and compliance services, and mentoring team members.

- The role is ideal for professionals who bring deep subject matter expertise and enjoy working on complex tax matters in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead corporate tax advisory and compliance engagements for clients across industries.

- Design and implement tax optimization strategies including group restructuring, incentive planning, and fund repatriation.

- Advise on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and other corporate restructurings and ensure smooth implementation of the same.

- Support transaction teams on due diligence, deal structuring, and post-deal integration from a tax perspective.

- Exposure in leading /assisting in estate / succession planning projects

- Provide guidance on GAAR, BEPS, and other anti-avoidance measures.

- Oversee preparation and review of tax returns, audit reports, and regulatory filings.

- Advise on employee compensation structuring including ESOPs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for transaction structuring and international tax planning.

- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.

- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and ownership.

- Stay abreast of judicial trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments.

- Mentor and supervise junior team members, fostering technical excellence and ownership.

- Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and client expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.

- 12+ years of experience in corporate tax advisory, preferably with Big 4 or reputed consulting firms.

- Proven track record of handling complex tax matters and leading client engagements.

- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as the Companies Act, Exchange Control Regulations, SEBI (LODR), etc., as they relate to M&A transactions, is an added advantage.

- Strong understanding of Indian tax laws, international tax principles, and regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.