Role Overview:

The Head of Tax will be responsible for leading the overall tax function for the organization, including strategy, compliance, litigation, and advisory across domestic and international operations. The role requires a strong leader with deep expertise in direct and indirect taxation, particularly in complex, large-scale and regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Strategy & Planning

- Develop and drive the organization's tax strategy aligned with business objectives

- Identify opportunities for tax optimization and efficiency across entities and geographies

- Advise leadership on tax implications of business decisions, M&A, restructuring, and new initiatives

2. Tax Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all direct and indirect tax laws (Income Tax, GST, etc.)

- Oversee tax provisioning, ETR reporting, and financial statement disclosures

- Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess impact on the business

3. International Taxation & Transfer Pricing

- Manage cross-border taxation matters, including DTAA, withholding tax, and permanent establishment issues

- Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and audits

- Drive tax-efficient global structuring and fund flow strategies

4. Litigation & Regulatory Management

- Lead tax litigation strategy, including handling assessments, audits, and appeals

- Represent the organization before tax authorities and appellate forums (CIT, DRP, ITAT, etc.)

- Manage relationships with regulators, tax authorities, and external advisors

5. Business Partnering

- Collaborate with finance, legal, treasury, and business teams on transactions and commercial decisions

- Provide tax advisory support for new business models, contracts, and expansion plans

6. Team Leadership & Governance

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team

- Establish strong internal controls and governance frameworks for tax processes

- Drive automation and digital initiatives within the tax function

Key Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory

- 15-20+ years of experience in taxation

- Strong exposure to corporate tax, international tax, and GST

- Prior experience in Big 4 (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) is mandatory

- Proven track record of handling complex tax litigation and regulatory matters

- Experience in managing large teams and cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

- High level of business acumen and decision-making ability

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- High ownership and leadership presence