TAX MANAGER - GIFT CITY, IFSC

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Senior Finance Manager / Associate Finance Director

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a Dubai/DIFC-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production company, backed by established aviation and energy investors, with credible global partners and major offtake agreements with organisations including DHL and Trafigura.

As part of our expansion in India, the Group is establishing a Corporate Treasury and Financial Services Centre in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, registered with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

The GIFT City entity will hold the Group's shareholding in Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) developing and operating sustainable aviation fuel production facilities in India. It will also provide treasury, finance and tax services to the SPVs and other Group entities in India.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Tax Manager to lead and manage the direct and indirect tax matters of the GIFT City entity and its serviced entities.

The role will be responsible for ensuring robust tax compliance, tax-efficient structuring, cross-border and intercompany tax management, and providing strategic tax advice to management on financing and other business transactions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an international, growth-oriented Sustainable Aviation Fuel platform and play a key role in establishing and managing its tax function in India.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage corporate income tax, GST, withholding tax and other applicable tax filings, payments and compliance requirements.

- Ensure effective utilisation of applicable GIFT City / IFSC tax incentives and benefits.

- Manage tax matters relating to cross-border payments, financing arrangements and intercompany transactions.

- Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation and assessments.

- Advise the Senior Finance Manager / Associate Finance Director and management on tax implications of financing, treasury and commercial transactions.

- Support transaction structuring from an Indian tax, GST, FEMA and IFSC perspective.

- Maintain the tax compliance calendar and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and relevant government/regulatory authorities.

- Support tax assessments, audits, notices and information requests while maintaining comprehensive supporting documentation.

- Prepare and provide tax information for management and Board reporting.

- Monitor changes in Indian tax, GST, FEMA, IFSCA and IFSC regulations and keep management informed of relevant developments.

- Develop and maintain appropriate tax policies, processes and documentation for the GIFT City entity and serviced entities.

- Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal and external advisors on tax matters affecting the Group's Indian operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong expertise in direct and indirect taxation.

- 6 - 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate tax, international tax and/or a similar tax leadership role.

- Strong experience in cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements.

- Prior exposure to GIFT City / IFSC structures will be highly advantageous.

- Strong working knowledge of:

1. Indian Income Tax Act

2. GST laws and regulations

3. Withholding tax provisions

4. Transfer Pricing

5. FEMA

6. IFSCA / IFSC regulations and applicable tax incentives

- Experience dealing with tax authorities, auditors and external professional advisors.

- Additional tax qualifications or certifications will be an advantage.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and documentation capabilities.

- Ability to independently manage tax compliance while working closely with senior management and external advisors.

- Strong commercial understanding and ability to translate tax considerations into practical business advice.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international and entrepreneurial environment.

- Ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines and stakeholders effectively.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

The successful candidate must meet the applicable 'Fit and Proper Person' criteria prescribed by IFSCA.