Head - Taxation - Manufacturing/FMCG/Energy/Agro Industrial Sector - CA

Key Responsibilities

- Manage all aspects of GST, Income Tax, TDS, Customs, Excise, and other statutory levies.

- Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and compliance submissions.

- Develop tax planning initiatives to optimize the effective tax rate.

- Handle audits, assessments, appeals, and litigation.

- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and assess business impact.

- Advise leadership on tax implications of business activities such as restructuring, M&A, and capex.

- Liaise with consultants, legal advisors, and tax authorities for issue resolution.

- Ensure strong documentation and compliance processes.

- Strengthen internal controls and tax governance.

- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and other functions on tax matters.

Candidate Requirements

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-20 years of relevant experience.

- Background in large-scale manufacturing, FMCG, energy, or agro-industrial sectors preferred.

- Expertise in GST, Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, and related litigation.

- Experience managing tax for multi-location, multi-entity organizations.

- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Tally) and tax software.

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Additional qualifications like LL.B., DISA, or CPA (Tax) are a plus.