IDAM Wellness - Taxation Lead

About One Guardian :

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Role Overview :

We are looking for a seasoned Taxation Lead to drive the organization's end-to-end tax function across Direct and Indirect Taxation. This role will be responsible for ensuring full statutory compliance, managing audits and assessments, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enable tax-efficient business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in GST, Income Tax, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to operate in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Indirect Tax (IDT - GST)

- Lead end-to-end GST compliance, including monthly and annual filings, reconciliations, and statutory reporting

- Manage GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C filings, along with ITC reconciliations and vendor compliance

- Handle GST audits, assessments, departmental notices, and litigation matters

- Review GST implications on contracts, pricing, business models, and inter-company transactions

- Oversee e-invoicing, e-way bills, and place-of-supply compliance, ensuring robust internal controls

- Identify and drive GST planning opportunities within legal frameworks

- Direct Tax (DT - Income Tax)

- Manage corporate income tax compliance, including return filings, advance tax, and tax audits

- Oversee TDS/TCS deductions, filings, payments, and reconciliations (26AS)

- Handle income tax assessments, notices, appeals, and liaise with tax authorities

- Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and inter-company transactions

- Lead direct tax planning initiatives to optimize tax exposure

- Review year-end tax provisions and deferred tax calculations, and support statutory audit requirements

- Cross-Functional & Strategic Responsibilities

- Partner with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business teams on tax-related matters

- Establish and strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and documentation standards

- Monitor regulatory changes in tax laws and assess business impact with actionable recommendations

- Manage and coordinate with external consultants for advisory, audits, and litigation

Key Requirements :

- Qualified CA / MBA (Finance)

- 8-15 years of experience across Direct & Indirect Taxation

- Strong expertise in:

- GST compliance and litigation

- Income Tax, TDS/TCS, and tax audits

- Transfer Pricing and regulatory frameworks

- Hands-on experience in multi-entity / multi-state tax environments

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

- Excellent communication and ability to interact with senior stakeholders and authorities

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to lead and shape the tax function in a high-growth organization

- Exposure to complex, multi-entity tax structures and strategic decision-making

- Collaborative and fast-paced work environment with high ownership

- Strong career growth into tax leadership and controllership roles