Manager - Taxation - FMCG/Retail

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance

- Preparation and submission of responses to notices/enquiries issued by the direct and indirect tax requirements (e.g., Income Tax, GST/VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.)

- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all direct and indirect tax Review tax returns, statements, reconciliations, and statutory filings.

- Oversee tax accounting, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements.

- Monitor changes in Tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.

2. Tax Litigation & Controversy Management

- Manage tax assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations by tax authorities.

- Prepare and review responses to tax notices, queries, and show-cause notices.

- Coordinate with external tax consultants, legal counsel, and authorities for appeals and litigation.

- Maintain litigation trackers and assess potential financial and operational exposure.

3. Tax Risk Management

- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate tax risks across business operations.

- Develop and implement internal tax controls and governance frameworks.

4. Tax Advisory

- Provide tax advisory support to business, finance, and operational teams.

- Advise on tax implications of transactions, contracts, restructuring, and new business initiatives.

- Support cross-functional teams on tax-efficient decision-making.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on tax matters.

5. Tax Strategy

- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.

- Drive long-term tax efficiency while ensuring compliance and risk management.

6. Stakeholder & Team Management

- Manage and mentor junior tax team members.

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

- Collaborate with cross functional teams.