Head – Direct Taxation – CA Promaynov Advisory Services

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a seasoned Head of Direct Tax to lead corporate income tax operations, transfer pricing, international tax strategy, and direct tax litigations from Mumbai. This leadership role reports to the Head – Tax and requires a strategic, hands-on tax professional.

Ideal candidate will have CA qualification with 12–15+ years post-qualification experience in direct taxation within large corporate in-house environments, guiding policy, governance, and cross-border

Qualifications

• CA with batches 2011–2014.
• 12–15+ years post-qualification experience in Direct Taxation.
• Experience in large corporate in-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Tax Efficiency: Design, evaluate, and implement tax-efficient corporate and operational structures across all group entities.
• Direct Tax Compliances: Oversee corporate income tax returns, advance tax estimates, tax audits, withholding tax, and statutory reporting.
• Transfer Pricing & International Tax: Drive transfer pricing strategy, benchmarking, documentation.
• Assessments & Litigation: Execute strategy for direct tax assessments, CIT(A)/ITAT appeals, and direct tax litigation.
• Product & Commercial Support: Provide direct tax advisory on new product structures, cross-border transactions, and intercompany arrangements.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the Role:

The Head – Direct Tax will lead corporate income tax operations, transfer pricing, international tax strategy, and direct tax litigations.

Reporting To:

Head – Tax

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Tax Efficiency: Design, evaluate, and implement tax-efficient corporate and operational structures across all group entities.
• Direct Tax Compliances: Oversee corporate income tax returns, advance tax estimates, tax audits, withholding tax, and statutory reporting.
• Transfer Pricing & International Tax: Drive transfer pricing strategy, benchmarking, documentation.
• Assessments & Litigation: Execute strategy for direct tax assessments, CIT(A)/ITAT appeals, and direct tax litigation.
• Product & Commercial Support: Provide direct tax advisory on new product structures, cross-border transactions, and intercompany arrangements.

Candidate Requirements:

Education: Chartered Accountant (CA Batch 2011 – 2014)

Experience: 12 – 15+ years post qualification experience in Direct Taxation with prior large corporate in-house experience.