Dy. Head Taxation

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited; Jharsuguda; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding remuneration and best-in‑类

Globally benchmarked people-policies

Job summary

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited in Jharsuguda, Odisha, seeks a seasoned Dy. Head Taxation to lead end-to-end tax functions. The role requires CA qualification and 7–10 years in direct/indirect tax, tax governance, and related areas.

You will coordinate with auditors, regulatory authorities, and internal teams to ensure strong tax compliance and governance. The incumbent will oversee GST, customs and foreign trade compliance, while driving process improvements and automation in tax ledgers and

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification is essential; first-attempt CA preferred.
• Additional qualification in Law, CMA, or MBA Finance will be an advantage.
• 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in direct tax, indirect tax, tax governance, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end direct tax compliance including returns, advance tax, TDS/TCS, and reconciliations.
• Oversee tax accounting under Ind AS, including current and deferred tax provisions and audits.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, investigations, litigation, and contingent liability reporting with authorities.
• Manage GST compliance and governance, including ITC reconciliation and representations before authorities.
• Oversee Customs, SEZ, import-export, and foreign trade compliance and duty optimisation.
• Strengthen tax governance by developing SOPs, internal controls, and automation.

Skills

Direct tax

Indirect tax

Tax governance

Audit coordination

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Law / CMA / MBA Finance advantageous

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Vedanta Aluminium, a division of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added aluminium products. With strategically located world-class assets that have triggered socio-economic development in the remotest regions of the country, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.

Vedanta Aluminium operates a world-class 1.8 MTPA aluminium smelter and 3,615 MW thermal power generation facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The only Indian smelter in the global ‘1 Million Tonne’ production and export club, Vedanta Jharsuguda is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications across core industries. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building, developing indigenous capabilities, and fostering self-reliance.

To partner with us in this exciting journey and unlock new values for the business, we are looking for passionate professionals for the position of Dy. Head Taxation - Finance, Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end direct tax compliance, including income tax returns, advance tax, TDS/TCS, tax provisioning, and reconciliations of Form 26AS, AIS, TRACES, and tax ledgers.
• Oversee tax accounting under Ind AS, including current and deferred tax computations, quarterly and annual provisions, and coordination with statutory and internal auditors.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, investigations, litigation, appeals, and contingent liability reporting, in coordination with tax consultants, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage GST compliance and governance, including return filings, ITC reconciliation and optimisation, GST health checks, transaction reviews, assessments, and representation before authorities.
• Oversee Customs, SEZ, import-export, and foreign trade compliances, including duty optimisation, RoDTEP, drawback, EPCG, cross-border payments, and coordination with relevant authorities.
• Strengthen tax governance and advisory by developing SOPs and internal controls, mitigating tax risks, supporting projects and restructuring, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with Vedanta Group standards.

Education Qualification | Work-Ex| Desired Attributes

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is essential; first-attempt CA preferred, with an additional qualification in Law, CMA, or MBA Finance considered advantageous.
• Minimum 60% marks in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation. Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is essential; first-attempt CA is preferred. An additional qualification in Law, CMA, or MBA Finance will be an advantage.
• A maximum gap of one year is allowed either between Class 12 and Graduation or between Graduation and Post-Graduation.
• 7–10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in direct tax, indirect tax, tax compliance, assessments, litigation, and tax governance, preferably in the manufacturing, metals, or mining industry

What we’ll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards
• Globally benchmarked people-policies with the best in class-facilities

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We encourage diversity!