Leadership Role - Taxation - eCommerce - CA

Client:

A fast-growing e-commerce unicorn transforming how India experiences high-quality, tech-enabled shopping. Known for its customer-first mindset and operational excellence, the company sits at the intersection of innovation, supply chain sophistication, and consumer trust. This is a high-velocity environment where every function including tax plays a pivotal role in driving compliant and scalable growth.

Role: Leadership Role in Taxation

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: VP Finance

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead SAP automation initiatives related to GST and Income Tax.

- Drive strategies to reduce GST impact on P&L and enable GST refunds.

- Structure business processes to improve GST efficiency and manage deferred taxes.

- Oversee accurate and timely filing of GST/TDS returns, ensuring zero non-compliance.

- Manage tax assessments and audits (GST, Income Tax, Statutory, Internal) and respond to tax notices.

- Collaborate with technical teams to identify and resolve GST non-compliance and leakages.

- Provide expert tax advisory for business decisions, M&A, and strategic initiatives.

- Stay updated on tax laws and ensure robust compliance frameworks.

- Lead and mentor a high-performing tax team, fostering ownership and excellence.

Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 710 years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong expertise in direct and indirect taxation, especially GST and TDS.

- Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems is essential.

- Proven track record in handling tax audits, litigations, and regulatory compliance.