Head – Direct Tax – BFSI – CA Promaynov Advisory Services

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Head – Direct Tax to lead corporate income tax operations, transfer pricing, international tax strategy, and direct tax litigation. You will report to the Head – Tax and drive tax efficiency across the group.

The role requires a Chartered Accountant with 12–15+ years of post-qualification experience in direct tax, preferably from a large corporate in-house team. A strategic thinker with strong litigation and advisory skills is essential.

Qualifications

• CA qualification and track record in direct taxation.
• 12–15+ years post-qualification experience in direct taxation with large corporate in-house exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee corporate income tax structures across group entities.
• Manage direct tax compliance including returns, estimates, audits and reporting.
• Drive transfer pricing strategy, benchmarking and documentation.
• Lead direct tax assessments, appeals and litigation strategies.
• Provide advisory support on cross-border transactions and intercompany arrangements.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Transfer pricing

Corporate tax planning

Litigation management

Education

CA (Batch 2011–2014)

Job description

About the Role:

The Head – Direct Tax will lead corporate income tax operations, transfer pricing, international tax strategy, and direct tax litigations.

Reporting To:

Head – Tax

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Tax Efficiency: Design, evaluate, and implement tax-efficient corporate and operational structures across all group entities.
• Direct Tax Compliances: Oversee corporate income tax returns, advance tax estimates, tax audits, withholding tax, and statutory reporting.
• Transfer Pricing & International Tax: Drive transfer pricing strategy, benchmarking, documentation.
• Assessments & Litigation: Execute strategy for direct tax assessments, CIT(A)/ITAT appeals, and direct tax litigation.
• Product & Commercial Support: Provide direct tax advisory on new product structures, cross-border transactions, and intercompany arrangements.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA Batch 2011 – 2014)
• Experience: 12 – 15+ years post qualification experience in Direct Taxation with prior large corporate in-house experience.