Manager - Taxation - QSR/F&B/Retail/FMCG/Telecom

- Independently lead the tax function of the company to ensure compliance to all applicable Direct and Indirect taxes.

- Ability to manage all Monthly/ Quarterly/ Annually regular and routine compliance independently (For GST / TDS / TCS etc.)

- Ability to engage with external consultants on various compliance requirements.

- Ability to independently close tax audit, transfer pricing audit etc in alignment with the relevant Auditors.

- Engage and align with management on taxation issues, scoping the risk and tax positions taken.

- Liaise with different Government authorities at State level as well at national level as and when required (Income Tax , GST , Service Tax Etc.)

- Active participation in various industry forums for sharing views on tax related issues (RAI, NRAI, CII etc).

- Advice management and business teams on tax compliance and regulations being introduced from time to time around business related requirements.

- Prepare a quarterly update for Finance Controller for open tax assessments and litigations

- To handle tax notices and disputes and to respond to Tax Notices

- Driving automation related Taxation through ERP to meet business needs

- Preparation and documentation of the internal policy and procedures in all areas of Taxation.

- Should ensure that all the Payment of Taxes are made within time and of accurate amount and all the Statutory Returns filed in time bound manner

- Should be updated with the latest changes in the law

- To ensure tax support for all M&A projects

- To handle transfer pricing studies and documentation

- Timely coordination with for Tax matter, Company Tax, Tax Planning for the Company Interact with Auditors and consultants for completion of Tax Audit, soliciting opinions relating to the taxation matter of the company

- Preparation of Submissions to be made before Tax Authorities Compilation and Analysis of data which are required for Decision making Tax Compliance

- Knowledge on International Tax

- To advise on Tax planning and efficiency

- System development initiatives for any changes in Tax laws

Qualification and Experience :

- Chartered Accountant with 7 to 8 Years of Experience

- Expert Knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax

- Have lead and independently managed tax function in previous roles, ideally in Retail, FMCG or QSR

- Has managed International taxation - transfer pricing, tax structuring on international transaction

- communication skills including drafting skills.

- Preferred Industries - QSR, F&B, Retail, FMCG and Telecom