Description:

Job Title: Head of Taxation

Location: Bangalore, India

Industry: Real Estate

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Joining: Immediate

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Taxation to lead and manage all direct and indirect taxation matters for a leading real estate organization based in Bangalore. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience in the real estate sector, with strong expertise in handling taxation for real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic tax planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct & Indirect Taxation

- Manage and oversee all Direct Tax matters including Income Tax, TDS, tax planning, and assessments.

- Handle Indirect Taxes including GST compliance, filings, reconciliations, and litigation support.

- Ensure accurate and timely filing of returns and statutory compliance.

2. Real Estate Transactions

- Provide tax structuring and advisory for land acquisitions, joint development agreements (JDAs), redevelopment projects, and property transactions.

- Evaluate tax implications of various real estate deal structures and recommend optimal strategies.

3. Compliance & Regulatory

- Ensure full compliance with Income Tax, GST, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.

- Manage tax audits, departmental notices, and assessments.

- Liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and legal advisors.

4. Strategic Tax Planning

- Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for projects and business operations.

- Advise senior management on tax impact of investments, acquisitions, and project financing.

5. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor the taxation team.

- Coordinate with finance, legal, and project teams to ensure seamless tax compliance across projects.

Key Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.

- 15+ years of experience, preferably within the real estate or construction industry.

- Strong knowledge of Direct Tax, GST, and taxation related to real estate transactions.

- Experience in handling large-scale property deals, JDAs, land acquisitions, and project structures.

- Strong analytical, compliance, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience dealing with tax litigation and assessments.

- Strong understanding of real estate regulatory frameworks and deal structuring.

- Ability to work closely with senior leadership and external advisors.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore

Joining Requirement: Immediate joiners preferred.