Director - Corporate Tax
Description:
About our Client:
Our client is a boutique tax, transaction, and regulatory advisory firm known for delivering gold-standard, research-driven solutions. With a presence across major Indian cities and Singapore, they serve corporates, MNCs, family offices, and investment funds. Their Gurugram office plays a pivotal role in servicing clients in the Delhi NCR region.
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 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.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial work culture.
- Opportunity to work on complex tax and transaction matters across industries with industry leaders and high-growth clients.
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
- Clear career progression within a growing firm.
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