Senior Tax Manager

Tenneco; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in India seeks a seasoned tax leader to direct direct and indirect tax compliance, litigation and advisory for all business units in India. You will guide complex tax strategies and work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of post-qualification experience in tax, a deep understanding of Ind AS, and a proven track record of leading teams and engaging with regulators.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with articleship at a renowned firm.
• 12+ years post-qualification experience in direct and indirect taxes in large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, Ind AS, and complex business structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct and indirect tax compliance across India.
• Manage tax litigation and advisory for all business units.
• Develop tax planning and optimization strategies with leadership.
• Coordinate with regulators and tax authorities.
• Mentor the taxation team and ensure robust tax controls.

Skills

Tax compliance

Direct & Indirect tax

Tax litigation

Tax advisory

GST / TDS / TCS

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Ind AS understanding

Regulatory liaison

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle forbeing best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s ourCore Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution andwin–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trustedpartner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, awinning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how wewin. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused onpushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact

About The Role:

• Lead Direct & Indirect tax compliance, litigation and advisory for all business units inIndia.
• Assist Inda Tax Head in developing and implementing effective Tax planning and Taxoptimization strategies.
• Work with regulators on policy advocacy relating to tax matters and ensureexpeditious resolution.
• Proactively undertake tax optimization exercise relating to current operations andfuture expansions of the company.
• Stakeholder management and work with other cross-functional team members.
• Keeping business leadership abreast of various tax implications on acontinuing basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Direct & Indirect tax compliance, litigation, advisory, planning and advocacy forall business units in India.
• Keeping the organization aware of the implications of various direct and indirect taxlaws on business decisions.
• Stay abreast of tax legislation amendments, changes in tax regime, evaluateimplications for the company, support in decision-making, communication andcompliance.
• Represent the tax matters / litigation with various tax authorities
• Deal with regulatory agencies for all tax related issues.
• Develop, implement and monitor tax controls and compliance through the robustsystem and process orientation.
• Institutionalize a strong MIS reporting on Direct and Indirect Tax.
• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors on tax matters.
• Keeping business leadership abreast of various tax implications.
• Internal / External Stakeholder Management with key recommendations.
• Effectively manage and mentor the taxation team.
• Ensure GST and Tax compliance related to Tax Deductions at Source (TDS) and TaxCollection at Source (TCS) including documentation control over cross-borderpayments.
• Manage Tax Audits and transfer pricing compliance for various transactionsincluding intra-business payments, etc.
• Represent industry forums on Tax related issues and policy advocacy.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), article ship must be with a renowned firm.
• Post qualification experience of 12+ years, with large business organizations/firms,focused on direct and indirect taxes.
• An expert level of knowledge and understanding of relevant tax laws, rules and Ind-AS.
• Ability to manage complex business structures.
• Strong liaison skills and relationship building capabilities with internal cross-functional
• teams, tax authorities, appellate authorities and external consultants.

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’shungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy,speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.