Head of Taxes – India

HypTechie; Thane; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and employee-centric workplace

Opportunity for international collaboration

Champions best tax practices and technology

Job summary

Evonik India is looking for a Head of Tax to oversee tax strategy and compliance across India. The successful candidate will lead the tax team, ensuring accurate management of direct and indirect taxes, audits, and legal compliance.

With a minimum of 10 years of post-CA experience, this role requires strong knowledge of Indian tax regulations, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a global leader to innovate and optimize tax functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post‑qualification experience in tax.
• Extensive leadership in a multinational or large Indian enterprise.
• Experience in tax litigations, audits, and advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across India.
• Lead the India tax team and ensure timely compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with consultants and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Indian tax laws

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India

Company: Evonik India

Reporting To: Head of Tax Strategy & Consulting | Global Tax

Experience: 10+ Years (Post Qualification)

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role

About Evonik

Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, committed to improving life through innovation, sustainable chemistry, and advanced solutions. With a global presence and strong values, we are focused on continuous growth, integrity, and excellence in every domain, including taxation.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Tax – India is responsible for driving Evonik’s tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management across all legal entities in the India Region (excluding Bangladesh and Insilco Ltd). This includes leadership over direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, tax audits, litigation, and internal tax reporting.

This position ensures tax governance, drives efficiencies, and serves as a strategic business partner while aligning with group tax policies and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Direct & Indirect Tax Management

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax regulations (Corporate Tax, WHT, GST, etc.)
• Lead tax audits (income tax, GST) and timely filing of annual returns
• Handle complex tax assessments, rectifications, appeals, refunds, and litigation
• Ensure tax compliance for all foreign entities operating in India
• Coordinate with government portals for filings and updates

Leadership & Governance

• Lead the India tax team; guide cross-functional collaboration
• Build strong relationships with consultants, advisors, and authorities
• Develop internal tax policies, risk controls, and knowledge-sharing platforms
• Champion best-in-­class tax governance and digitalization of tax workflows

Key Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 10 years of relevant post‑qualification experience
• Extensive leadership experience in tax function of a multinational or large Indian enterprise
• Strong knowledge of Indian tax laws (Direct, Indirect, TP) and regulatory landscape
• Proven experience handling tax litigations, audits, assessments, and advisory roles
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an added advantage
• Strong communication and analytical thinking abilities

Why Join Evonik?

• Lead taxation for a global chemical leader with strong values and innovation at its core
• Collaborate with international teams and influence tax strategies across the region
• Opportunity to build future‑ready tax functions through technology and best practices
• A stable, employee‑centric workplace that encourages leadership and ownership