Deputy General Manager- Taxation

About Role

Key Job Responsibilities: 

Tax Accounting for entire international region – Leading the monthly tax provisioning for all the international entities and finalizing the tax related notes to the accounts forming part of the annual consolidated financial statements. Leading the discussions with the statutory auditors on the various positions adopted by the group.

Tax Audits and Negotiations - Manage tax audits, respond to inquiries, and negotiate favourable outcomes. Provide expertise in advising internal stakeholders on tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Tax Compliance function for APAC region (international jurisdictions) - Lead the tax compliance function for the APAC region, managing both direct and indirect tax returns for international entities. Ensure accuracy and timely filing of tax returns to meet regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Participate in cross-functional teams to implement tax-efficient structures for business transactions. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to provide tax support for financial reporting and budgeting.

Strategic Tax Planning:  Collaborate with internal tax team to analyse and optimize tax strategies. Assist in tax planning initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.

Stakeholder Guidance: Offer expert guidance to the business team on tax matters, optimizing profitability. Conduct thorough reviews of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring favourable financial outcomes.

End-to-End Tax Assessment: Collaborate closely with the product/business team to assess and address the end-to-end tax implications of their initiatives. Take ownership of complex financial and tax scenarios, providing strategic solutions to drive business success.

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant having 12 plus year of post qualification experience.

Extensive experience in leading tax compliance functions for the APAC region, with exposure to international jurisdictions. Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws and regulations. Strong understanding of IND AS and IFRS

Proven track record in tax audits, negotiations, and strategic tax planning.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.