Hathway – Head – Taxation – CA Hathway

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a seasoned taxation leader to head our taxation function on a full-time retainer in Mumbai. The role demands extensive experience in Indian Direct and Indirect Taxation, and the ability to lead with strategic and hands-on tax leadership.

The ideal candidate holds CA Final qualification, with 18+ years post-qualification experience, and a proven track record in tax planning, compliance, litigation, and risk management.

Qualifications

• CA Final qualification mandatory.
• 18+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Balanced 50:50 expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, assessments, audits, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax risks, internal controls, and tax provisions under Ind AS/IFRS.
• Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions and contracts.
• Lead and mentor the taxation team in collaboration with Finance and Legal.

Skills

Tax leadership

DT/IDT balance

Stakeholder advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) Final

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned taxation professional to lead our taxation function as Head of Taxation on a Full-Time Retainer basis.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the Indian taxation landscape, with a balanced and strong background in both Direct Taxation (DT) and Indirect Taxation (IDT).

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Final qualification mandatory.
• Experience: 18+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Tax Expertise: 50% Direct Taxation (DT) and 50% Indirect Taxation (IDT).
• Engagement Model: Full-Time Retainer.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian tax laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance, tax planning, litigation, and risk management.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead taxation functions, manage tax authorities, advise senior stakeholders, and drive tax efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective tax strategies and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, assessments, audits, litigation, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to applicable Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax risks, internal controls, tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations under Ind AS/IFRS.
• Provide strategic tax advisory on business transactions, contracts, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the taxation team while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and other business functions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a result-oriented taxation leader with 18+ years of post-qualification experience and a balanced 50:50 expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation, who is comfortable working on a full-time retainer engagement and can provide strategic as well as hands-on tax leadership.