Direct Tax Team Lead

hitachi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Bengaluru seeks an experienced professional to lead the India Direct Tax Operations team within the Tax Shared Services organization. The role drives compliance support activities, data governance, and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of direct tax processes, leadership capabilities, stakeholder management, and experience in CSS/GCC/Shared Services or corporate

Qualifications

• CA/MBA/CMA/M.Com or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience for CA/CMA.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience for MBA or other equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in Direct Tax Operations, Tax Compliance Support, Shared Services, GCC, GBS, SSC, or Finance Operations environments.
• Experience using S/4HANA is preferred.
• Prior CSS/GCC/Shared Services operating model experience is highly preferred.
• India Indirect Tax knowledge is an added advantage.
• Exposure to supporting listed entities is an advantage.
• Demonstrates use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the India Direct Tax Operations team with focus on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of activities.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting for corporate income tax compliance and related processes.
• Partner with Tax CoE, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, and business teams to ensure timely information sharing.
• Review reconciliations, schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation for compliance readiness.
• Monitor process performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead standardization, automation, and operational excellence across tax processes.

Skills

Direct Tax operations

People management

Stakeholder management

Automation & digital tools

S/4HANA

Shared Services / GCC / SSC

Education

CA

MBA (Finance)

CMA

M.Com

Tools

S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0144752

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the India Direct Tax Operations team within the Tax Shared Services (CSS/GCC) organization. The role is responsible for managing tax operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of compliance support activities, partnering with multiple stakeholders, and driving process excellence through automation and digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong operational knowledge of direct tax processes, proven leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and experience working in Shared Services, Global Capability Center (GCC), or corporate finance environments.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage the India Direct Tax Operations team, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of operational activities.
• Coordinate collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting of data required for Corporate Income Tax compliance support, Advance Tax support TDS compliance processes, Tax audit support Transfer Pricing documentation support ,Statutory audit requirements
• Partner with Tax CoE, Finance, Payroll, Accounting, business teams, and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
• Review reconciliations, schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation to maintain compliance readiness.
• Monitor process performance, identify operational risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead process standardization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives across tax processes.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Background

• CA, MBA (Finance), CMA, M.Com, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience for CA / CMA.
• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience for candidates with MBA (Finance) or other equivalent professional qualifications.
• Experience in Direct Tax Operations, Tax Compliance Support, Shared Services, GCC, GBS, SSC, or Finance Operations environments.
• Should have experience using S/4HANA.
• Prior experience in a CSS/GCC/Shared Services operating model is highly preferred.
• India Indirect Tax Knowledge is an added advantage.
• Should have people Management/Team handling experience.
• Exposure to supporting listed entities will be an added advantage.
• Combination of Big Four and industry/shared services experience is desirable.
• Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity, while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.