TVS - Head - Indirect & Direct Taxes

Job Description:

1. Oversee all taxation matters (Indirect taxes) for the group, ensuring full compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act and Income Tax Act.

2. Draft, appear, and represent before GST and Income Tax departments and other tax authorities.

3. Possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience in Direct Tax laws, including Income Tax, TDS, compliance, assessments (including virtual assessments), and litigation.

4. Demonstrate strong expertise in Indirect Tax laws such as GST, Customs, Service Tax, VAT/CST, and related compliance, assessments, and dispute resolution.

5. Manage multi-state GST registrations and liaise with GST authorities for responding to notices, handling assessments, and overseeing audits.

6. Collaborate with law firms, tax consultants, and external counsel to prepare legal documents and represent the company during hearings.

7. Manage various refunds, claims, and deposits paid under protest.

8. Contribute to tax planning strategies with management to optimize tax efficiency.

9. Lead tax optimization efforts during mergers and demergers within the Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Skills & Requirements:

- Hands-on experience in handling tax functions for an organization in the service industry with multi-location delivery and an annual turnover of 500 crores and above.

- Strong expertise in Excel and presentation of data.

- Team player with excellent interpersonal relationships.

- Strong analytical and communication skills.

- Ability to govern a team of 5 persons, including staff with dotted line reporting.