Job Description

Job Title: Head of Taxation

Location: Bangalore, India

Our Client:

A leading US Multinational, with a strong presence in Bangalore, India.

Job Summary:

The Head of Taxation will oversee the company's tax strategy, compliance, and planning activities. This role involves managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with tax laws, optimizing tax liabilities, and providing strategic tax advice to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Strategy and Planning:

- Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities.

- Advise senior management on tax implications of business decisions.

- Stay updated on tax legislation changes and assess their impact on the company.

2. Tax Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.

- Oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns, including income, sales, property, and other taxes.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.

3. Tax Risk Management:

- Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and compliance.

- Manage tax audits and disputes with tax authorities.

- Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate tax reporting.

4. Tax Accounting and Reporting:

- Oversee tax accounting processes, including the preparation of tax provisions and disclosures.

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax information in financial statements.

- Collaborate with the finance team on tax-related matters.

5. International Taxation:

- Manage international tax issues, including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and foreign tax credits.

- Ensure compliance with international tax laws and regulations.

- Develop strategies to optimize global tax positions.

6. Team Leadership and Development:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

- Conduct performance evaluations and implement training programs.

7. Stakeholder Engagement:

- Communicate tax strategies and issues to senior management and the board of directors.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities and industry groups.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CA or Master's degree preferred.

- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in tax management role.

- In-depth knowledge of Indian tax laws and regulations

- Experience in international taxation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

- Proficiency in tax software and financial reporting tools.

Key Competencies:

- Tax strategy and planning

- Tax compliance and risk management

- International taxation

- Tax accounting and reporting

- Leadership and team development

- Analytical and problem-solving skills

- Stakeholder management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?4,527,088.72 - ?5,579,598.67 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person