Director – Tax & Regulatory Services – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks an experienced Tax Director to lead the tax department, overseeing compliance, planning, and strategy for clients. You will advise on complex corporate and international matters, drive tax optimization, and manage key client relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a CA with 10+ years of post-qualification experience, strong communication, and a proven track record in tax litigation, DTAA implications, and cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

• CA/Chartered Accountant with 10+ years post-qualification experience in domestic & international tax, corporate tax, DTAAs, digital tax and tax litigation.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, able to lead a team effectively.
• Proven track record in business development initiatives.
• Ability to independently analyze technical issues and research tax provisions under the Income Tax Act.
• Proficient in audit software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning and strategy to minimize liabilities and optimize client performance.
• Serve as primary client contact on tax matters, building strong relationships.
• Mentor and supervise a team of tax professionals to ensure accurate client deliverables.
• Handle complex international and domestic tax disputes with authorities and tribunals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Tax expertise

Business development

Analytical skills

Education

CA / Chartered Accountant

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are in search of an experienced Tax Director to lead our department, overseeing all tax compliance, planning, and strategy. They’ll advise on complex tax matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic initiatives for tax optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities & optimize financial performance for clients.
• Provide expert advice on corporate tax issues, DTAA implications, digital tax, cross-border transactions and other tax advisories.
• Analyze transactions end-to-end from an Income-tax and FEMA perspective, dealing with tax controversy/litigation matters of clientele.

Client Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on tax-related matters, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Advise clients on tax and regulatory matters associated with intra-group and third-party transactions, providing tangible solutions.
• Maintain the status of open litigations, conduct tax risk analysis & develop defense strategies.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of client services.
• Review client deliverables, computations of income tax returns, agreements and contracts.
• Monitor and manage the team to carry out client deliverables diligently & maintain accuracy.

Tax Representation and Compliance:

• Independently handle complex international and domestic tax disputes before tax authorities, Tribunals and other relevant forums.
• Draft submissions, appeals and other documents for filing with tax authorities.
• Review CIT(A)/DRP appeals, ITAT appeals & submissions to determine optimal case strategy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 10 years of post- qualification experience in domestic & international tax, corporate tax, DTAAs, digital tax & tax litigation, with a proven progression in responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to engage and lead a team effectively.
• Proven track record of business development initiatives.
• Ability to independently analyze technical issues, research tax provisions, and interpret provisions under the Income Tax Act.
• Proficient in relevant audit software and Microsoft Office suite.