Key Responsibilities
• Handle all Corporate tax matters for HGSL India which shall include Philippines branch operations tax matters as well
• Experience in handling tax assessments, drafting appeal papers and appearance before Commissioner – Appeals / DRP proceedings. Review of tax litigation and taking effective steps to defend the company’s position
• Should be conversant with the tax law changes in India and be updated from time to time continuously
• Should be aware of the tax law changes in IT / ITES industry in particular to apply the same to HGSL business scenarios and keep updating the management about the same
• Transfer Pricing for India and Philippines branch of India entity
• Should have handled transfer pricing audits in India and cross border withholding taxes and a fair knowledge of DTAA wherever the group entities are present
• To ensure that the India tax jobs are properly understood by the organization and the same are achieving tax compliance within the statutory timelines
• Provide tax advisory services to businesses and corporate management as required to enable them make informed business/strategic decisions
• Assessing tax risks arising out of business restructuring, divestments and advising on mitigation / optimization measures
• Assist in drafting policies for representing before the Finance Ministry and GST council and through various trade bodies and proactively highlighting the same before budget proposals are called for
• Keeping abreast of developments in policy/legislation environment and crafting strategies for tax function
• Responsible to minimize tax liabilities within the regulatory framework
• Efficient technology deployment for tax administration and compliance
• Set up an effective MIS system to ensure key result areas are mentioned and timely actions are taken to protect company interest
• To review and advise suitably the legal, finance and business organisations from time to time on customer, vendor and other contracts and position the company in a tax efficient manner
• Education of business teams on tax implications
Key Stakeholders
Internal: Peer Groups in F&A functions, CFO and Business Heads
External: Income Tax department, GST , Ministry of Finance, Tax consultants, Statutory auditors, Industry Associations
Qualification and Experience
Education : CA
Experience :
Expert level knowledge of Direct tax, transfer pricing and GST
Exposure to financial accounting/ financial management is preferred
5 to 7 years of experience in a large company with operations in multiple geographies Overseas;
Expertise in the aspects of International Taxation is preferrable
Minimum 3 years to be exclusively leading the tax projects or independently performed tax assignments
Candidate should have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
Exposure and expertise in interpreting and applying double taxation treaties
Preferred specialisation
Education : LLB
Experience :
Hands-on in drafting replies to tax authorities – Assessing Officer and Commissioner – Appeals level in-house
Should have interacted with Senior Counsels / Attorneys for tax litigation matters and briefing notes including obtaining of opinion on interpretative tax matters
Desired competencies
• Analytical / Critical thinking
• Team Leadership
• Driving results
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to deal with senior management
• Poise and Tact to deal with tax officials
• Networking skills – internal and external
• Strong functional know how
Personal Characteristics
• Good presence
• Energy, passion and drive
• Multi-tasking capability
Target Sectors
• IT / ITES
• BPM
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