Head of Tax

SW India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SW India is hiring on behalf of a client in the logistics industry for a senior tax leadership role based in Mumbai. The role leads India and international tax strategy and advises senior leadership on tax planning and business decisions.

The ideal profile requires 15+ years of tax experience, CA with India and international tax expertise, and strong leadership with multinational exposure. Cross-border tax, TP, M&A due diligence and tax compliance are key focus areas.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant tax experience.
• CA with India and international tax expertise.
• Strong understanding of Indian direct and indirect tax.
• Experience with international taxation, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Experience working with multinational organisations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Big Four / leading professional services experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute India and international tax strategy and planning.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax matters for the organization.
• Manage cross-border transactions and tax structuring.
• Lead transfer pricing and international tax initiatives.
• Support M&A tax due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Ensure tax compliance, assessments and risk management.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Business leadership.
• Build and develop the tax team.
• Drive technology, automation and process improvements in tax.

Skills

Tax strategy

Direct tax

Indirect tax

Cross-border transactions

Transfer pricing

M&A due diligence

Tax compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation in tax

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

SW India is hiring on behalf of a client in the logistic industry for a senior tax leadership role based in Mumbai.

We are looking for a seasoned Tax professional with 15+ years of experience to lead the organisation’s India and international tax function and advise senior leadership on tax strategy and business decisions.

Key areas of responsibility:

• India and international tax strategy and planning
• Direct and indirect tax matters
• Cross-border transactions and tax structuring
• Transfer pricing and international tax
• M&A tax due diligence and transaction support
• Tax compliance, assessments and risk management
• Working closely with Finance, Legal and Business leadership
• Leading and developing the tax team
• Driving technology, automation and process improvements in tax

Ideal profile:

• 15+ years of relevant tax experience
• CA with strong India and international tax expertise
• Strong understanding of Indian direct and indirect tax
• Experience with international taxation, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions
• Experience working with multinational organisations
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Big Four / leading professional services experience would be an advantage