Overview

Global Tax Head – Electric Vehicle (EV) Company – Pune


Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Strategy & Planning:

– Develop and implement effective tax strategies aligned with business objectives.

– Identify opportunities for tax optimization, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

– Evaluate the impact of new business models, mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring from a tax perspective.

– Advise management on long-term tax planning and policy formulation.

2. Direct Taxation:

– Oversee computation, filing, and payment of corporate income tax, TDS, and advance tax.

– Manage tax assessments, appeals, and litigation with authorities.

– Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory filings.

– Handle transfer pricing compliance and documentation.

3. Indirect Taxation:

– Supervise GST compliance, reconciliations, and filings.

– Evaluate implications of GST on business transactions and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Liaise with indirect tax authorities for audits and assessments.

4. Compliance & Risk Management:

– Ensure full compliance with all applicable tax laws, rules, and regulations.

– Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and documentation.

– Anticipate and address potential tax exposures and manage disputes.

– Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their implications for the organization.

5. Stakeholder Management:

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) on tax-related matters.

– Engage with external tax consultants, auditors, and legal advisors as necessary.

– Represent the organization before tax authorities and regulatory bodies.

6. Leadership & Team Development:

– Lead and mentor the tax team to build strong technical and compliance capabilities.

– Drive continuous improvement in tax processes through automation and best practices.

– Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, and accountability.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification (e.g., CPA, LLB with specialization in Tax).

– Minimum 10 – 12 years of relevant experience in taxation, including leadership roles.

– Deep understanding of Indian Direct & Indirect Tax laws; exposure to international taxation preferred.