Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax Strategy & Compliance:

- Lead the overall strategy for direct tax planning, ensuring full compliance with local, national, and international tax regulations.

- Monitor and analyze tax laws and trends affecting the automotive industry, and provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team.

- Oversee direct tax filings, including income tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing compliance.

- Review and ensure timely and accurate filing of all direct tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT, etc.) for the company.

Tax Planning & Optimization:

- Develop and implement tax-saving strategies and structures to reduce overall tax liabilities for the company.

- Lead initiatives to optimize the companys tax position, including the use of tax credits, incentives, and exemptions, while ensuring legal compliance.

- Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate and recommend tax-efficient business structures and transactions.

Tax Audit & Disputes:

- Manage direct tax audits and investigations, including working with external tax advisors and tax authorities to resolve disputes.

- Provide expert support in dealing with tax litigation and appeals, preparing responses to tax assessments and notices.

- Liaise with the external auditors and legal teams on complex tax matters.

Transfer Pricing & Documentation:

- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and global tax laws.

- Ensure the correct implementation of transfer pricing policies, guidelines, and methodologies for cross-border transactions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with other functions such as Finance, Legal, and Business Development to evaluate the tax implications of key business initiatives and transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, restructurings).

- Advise on tax-efficient supply chain and pricing strategies for manufacturing, sales, and distribution within the automotive industry.

Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring effective training, development, and performance management.

- Collaborate with the broader finance team to ensure alignment with corporate financial strategies and goals.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Prepare and present tax-related reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management, ensuring the timely communication of key tax developments.

- Ensure proper documentation and filing of tax-related documents to meet compliance and audit standards.

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