Manager – Taxes, HQC
Blue Dart
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Job summary
Blue Dart Express Limited, part of DHL Group, seeks a dynamic Manager - Taxes at its Head Office in Mumbai. You will lead direct and indirect taxation, drive governance, and coordinate with FP&A, Legal and external advisors to ensure statutory compliance and optimized tax positions.
The role requires a Chartered Accountant with 10–15 years in taxation, hands-on GST, Corporate Tax, and tax technology, plus ERP tax configuration and automation experience.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant with deep knowledge of GST, Income Tax, TDS, transfer pricing and tax audits.
- Experience in direct and indirect taxation across multi-location organisations or listed companies.
- Experience with ERP tax configurations and tax automation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's direct and indirect taxation function and ensure statutory compliance.
- Oversee GST, TDS, Income Tax, advance tax, tax audits, and transfer pricing filings across locations.
- Drive tax provisioning, financial close support, and tax accounting in the ERP system.
- Manage tax audits, litigation, notices, and interactions with tax authorities; coordinate with external consultants.
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Job description
Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, isa leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions.Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities.We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.
Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.
We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet "Blue Darter" with honour.
Manager – Taxes
Finance
Head – Record to Report
Head Office
25% þ 50% ☐ 75% ☐
The Manager – Taxes is responsible for leading Blue Dart's direct and indirect taxation function, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws while optimizing tax processes, governance, and risk management. The role oversees all tax reporting, statutory compliance, tax provisioning, litigation support, audits, and regulatory engagements across the organization.
Operating within a complex multi-location logistics and aviation-enabled business environment, the incumbent partners closely with Finance, Business, Legal, Treasury, Internal Audit, external consultants, statutory authorities, and auditors to ensure accurate tax positions, timely statutory filings, and effective tax risk management.
The role also drives tax automation, digital compliance initiatives, ERP governance, AI-enabled analytics, and continuous process improvements aligned with DHL Group standards and listed company requirements.
To lead and manage the organization's direct and indirect tax function by ensuring statutory compliance, minimizing tax risks, strengthening governance, supporting business decisions through tax advisory, and driving digital transformation of tax processes.
- Lead the overall direct and indirect tax function for the organization.
- Develop and implement tax governance frameworks aligned with statutory requirements and DHL Group policies.
- Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, GST Act, Customs regulations, and other applicable tax laws.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact.
- Advise senior management on tax implications of strategic business decisions.
- Oversee timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing and other statutory returns.
- Review tax computations, provisions, deferred tax calculations, and disclosures.
- Ensure accurate tax accounting and statutory compliance across all business locations.
- Review complex tax transactions and provide guidance to finance teams.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisioning activities.
- Ensure accurate tax balances within financial statements.
- Review tax reconciliations between ERP, General Ledger, and statutory returns.
- Support financial close processes by ensuring tax accuracy.
- Lead tax assessments, departmental audits, GST audits, and income tax proceedings.
- Manage responses to tax notices and regulatory inquiries.
- Coordinate with external consultants and legal advisors on tax litigation.
- Develop strategies for timely closure of tax disputes while minimizing financial exposure.
- Strengthen internal financial controls related to taxation.
- Identify emerging tax risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Ensure audit readiness through complete documentation and compliance records.
- Support Internal Audit, IFC testing, and SOX (where applicable).
- Lead tax-related ERP configurations and system enhancements.
- Drive automation of tax reconciliations, compliance reporting, and dashboards.
- Promote AI-enabled tax analytics for anomaly detection and compliance monitoring.
- Improve tax processes through digital transformation initiatives
- Partner with Business Finance, R2R, AP, AR, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, and Operations on taxation matters.
- Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities, statutory auditors, and external consultants.
- Provide proactive tax advisory to business leadership on new initiatives and commercial transactions.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Tax team.
- Allocate work, monitor performance, and build functional capability.
- Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive employee development and succession planning within the taxation function.
- Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in direct and indirect taxation.
- Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations.
- Strong exposure to GST, Corporate Tax, TDS, Transfer Pricing, Tax Audits, and Litigation.
- Experience working with ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle or equivalent).
- Exposure to tax technology, automation, and digital compliance solutions
- Direct & Indirect Taxation
- Corporate Tax Planning
- GST & TDS Compliance
- Tax Litigation Management
- Financial Reporting
- ERP Tax Configuration
- Tax Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tax Automation & Analytics
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Business Partnership
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
- High Integrity & Governance Focus
- Statutory Compliance: 100% on-time filing of all tax returns with zero major non-compliance
- Tax Risk Management: Zero significant tax penalties due to compliance failures
- Tax Provision Accuracy: Variance within acceptable threshold against final tax assessment
- Audit & Litigation: Timely closure of tax assessments and notices
- Financial Reporting: Accurate tax reporting in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Internal Controls: No major audit observations related to taxation
- Process Automation: Successful implementation of tax automation and digital initiatives
- Process Improvement: Minimum two tax process improvement initiatives annually
- Team Development: Achievement of team performance and capability development goals
- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Timely resolution of tax-related business queries and advisory support
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose‑led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
- Great Place to Work® Certified - a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well‑being.
- Competitive pay and performance‑linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
- Structured learning, global exposure, and on‑the‑job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
- Best‑in‑class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
- A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
- Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
- The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.
This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.
Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.
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