Tax Professional - CM/AGM

Saraswat Co; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saraswat Co is seeking a seasoned tax professional in Mumbai to lead the Bank tax function and advise on tax strategy and business decisions. The role demands 7+ years of tax experience, with expertise in direct and indirect tax, GST, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage tax risk across the organization, coordinate with audit teams, and drive process improvements and automation. Strong leadership and stakeholder skills are essential in this high-impact capacity.

Qualifications

• CA with strong tax expertise and professional designation.
• 7+ years of relevant tax experience required.
• Strong understanding of Indian direct and indirect tax.
• Experience working with Banks & NBFCs highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and management skills are essential.
• Big Four / leading professional services experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect tax matters
• Tax compliance, assessments and risk management
• Handling direct tax assessments, re-assessments, and appellate proceedings
• Efficiently handling ongoing litigation at various appellate levels
• Minimizing direct tax liability through correct tax planning
• Ensure GST compliance across locations and standardize procedures
• Lead tax team and develop talent
• Drive technology, automation and process improvements in tax
• Strong communication & coordination with stakeholders

Skills

Direct tax

Indirect tax

Tax compliance

Leadership

Communication

Banking experience

Financial sector exposure

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Tax professional with 7+ years of experience to lead the Bank tax function and advise on tax strategy and business decisions.

Designation:

Key areas of responsibility:

• Direct and indirect tax matters
• Tax compliance, assessments and risk management- Handling of direct tax assessments,

re- assessments, and appellate proceedings

• Efficiently handling of current ongoing litigation in progress at various appellate levels
• Minimization of overall direct tax liability of the Company by appropriate application of the Direct Tax Laws and Regulation
• Ensure compliance and consistent GST positions across locations, identify tax saving options, functional role in IT projects relating to GST and standardize procedures for smooth functioning of business processes.
• Ensure up keeping of the historical assessment/ appeal trails and tax issues and application of the same to facilities future assessment and appeal matters of the Bank.
• Provide guidance for preparation of the tax details for audit and assessments, advance tax computation, preparation of annual returns and coaching to the subordinates on tax issues and day today workings, providing clarification on tax issues for audit and reporting
• Leading and developing the tax team
• Driving technology, automation and process improvements in tax
• Strong Communication & Coordination Skill

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience
• CA with strong tax expertise
• Strong understanding of Indian direct and indirect tax
• Experience working with Banks & NBFC
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Big Four / leading professional services experience would be an advantage

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL

1. Proficient in MS Excel & MS Powerpoint

2. Exposure to one or more ERP Systems /SAP

3. Exposure / compliance of Financial Sector.