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Banking & Finance
Job Code
1547806
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Tax Leadership:
- Architect and implement comprehensive international tax strategies aligned with our global business objectives and growth plans
- Lead strategic tax planning for cross-border transactions, business restructuring, and market entry/exit decisions
- Design optimal legal entity and operating structures that enhance tax efficiency while meeting business needs, with consideration for merger-acquisition activities and private equity transactions.
- Develop forward-looking tax risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate potential tax exposures
- Provide strategic tax counsel to the management on major business decisions
Global Compliance Management:
- Establish robust governance frameworks ensuring full compliance with tax and financial regulations across all operating jurisdictions - India, Ireland, South Africa, United States and China
- Direct the preparation and timely filing of all corporate tax returns and disclosures worldwide
- Oversee statutory financial reporting and regulatory submissions in accordance with local requirements
- Implement standardized processes for tax provision calculations and tax accounting
- Lead tax audit defence strategies and manage relationships with tax authorities globally
Transfer Pricing Excellence:
- Design and implement global transfer pricing policies aligned with OECD guidelines and local regulations
- Oversee development of comprehensive transfer pricing documentation including master files, local files, and country by-country reporting
- Establish transfer pricing governance processes to monitor intercompany transactions and pricing methodologies
- Lead advance pricing agreement negotiations with tax authorities to secure certainty on transfer pricing positions
- Ensure alignment between transfer pricing policies and operational reality of the business.
- Develop and implement transfer pricing policy principles aligned with Point of Effective Management (POEM) requirements and standards.
Tax-Efficient Supply Chain Management:
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership to optimize tax efficiency in global manufacturing and distribution networks
- Lead tax structuring for procurement hubs, principal structures, and contract manufacturing arrangements
- Develop customs and indirect tax strategies to minimize friction costs in cross-border movements
- Assess tax implications of make-vs-buy decisions and manufacturing footprint changes
- Optimize intellectual property locations and royalty structures from a tax perspective
Financial Compliance & Reporting:
- Direct global financial compliance programs covering statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and corporate governance
- Oversee implementation of financial controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and equivalent regulations
- Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and manage relationships with financial regulatory bodies
- Ensure accurate and timely financial disclosures across all legal entities and operating jurisdictions like India, Ireland, South Africa, United States and China
- Implement standardized compliance monitoring and reporting systems across the global business
Tax Technology & Transformation
- Lead digital transformation of tax and compliance functions through innovative technology solutions
- Implement tax data management systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and analytics capabilities
- Drive process standardization and automation of tax compliance activities
- Develop tax analytics capabilities to provide deeper insights and scenario modelling
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the global tax and compliance organization
Team Leadership & Development:
- Build and lead high-performing teams of tax and compliance professionals across multiple locations
- Establish centres of excellence for specialized tax disciplines including transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax controversy
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, ethical conduct, and business partnership
- Represent the company in industry forums and professional tax organizations
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
- Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- CA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification required
- Additional qualifications in international taxation strongly preferred
- Ongoing professional education in relevant tax and compliance domains
Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in international taxation and financial compliance
- Minimum 8 years in leadership roles managing global tax functions from Global MNC's, Major Conglomerates, Accounting Firms etc
- Significant experience in the CPG industry with understanding of manufacturing operations
- Proven track record managing complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience leading tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings
- Demonstrated success in building and developing global finance teams
Technical Knowledge:
- Comprehensive expertise in international corporate taxation principles and practices
- In-depth understanding of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements
- Thorough knowledge of indirect taxes including VAT, GST, and customs duties
- Strong command of tax accounting under IFRS and US GAAP frameworks
- Advanced understanding of tax treaty networks and their practical application
- Familiarity with digital taxation initiatives (BEPS 2.0, Pillar One, Pillar Two)
- Expert knowledge of tax compliance requirements in major global markets
Technical Skills:
- Experience with leading tax technology platforms and ERP systems
- Proficiency with tax provision software and compliance management tools
- Strong data analytics capabilities as applied to tax planning and compliance
- Ability to leverage technology to enhance tax function effectiveness
- Understanding of process automation opportunities in tax and compliance functions
Leadership & Business Skills:
- Strategic vision with ability to align tax strategies with business objectives
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills at executive and Board levels
- Outstanding communication skills, translating complex tax concepts into simple business language
- Strong negotiation capabilities when dealing with tax authorities and advisors
- Business partner mindset with focus on value creation beyond compliance
- Change management expertise to drive transformation initiatives
- Crisis management skills for handling complex tax controversies
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Posted By
Posted in
Banking & Finance
Job Code
1547806