•Tax Compliance – Domestic & International: Lead and review end-to-end direct and indirect tax compliance across domestic and overseas entities, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, GST, TDS, and Professional Tax, ensuring accurate and timely filing of returns.
•Tax Governance & Advisory: Ensure accurate computation, provisioning, and reconciliation of tax liabilities across entities; track regulatory changes and advise management on tax implications.
•Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee statutory filings and regulatory submissions under applicable laws across jurisdictions, including MSME returns and foreign remittance compliance (prescribed forms and certifications).
•Financial Reporting & Closing: Review Financial Statements and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards; ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing, including Fixed Asset Registers and prepaid expense accounting.
•MIS & Management Reporting: Lead MIS preparation and review covering indirect tax, expenses, and financial performance, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/prior period) and Gross Margin Mapping across business verticals, providing actionable insights to senior management.
•Audit Management: Manage Statutory, Tax, GST, and Internal Audits end-to-end, including audit schedules, clause-wise workings, query resolution, coordination with external auditors, and timely closure of audit observations.
•Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead and mentor the finance & taxation team and liaise with banks (documentation, working capital limit submissions), vendors (tax certificates and confirmations), consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
•Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen tax and compliance processes, controls, and automation; oversee renewal of agreements and contracts and handle additional responsibilities assigned by senior management.
Key Skills & Competencies
•Strong knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws and their practical application.
•Exposure to multi-jurisdictional and international tax compliance (VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax).
•Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial statement preparation, and closing processes .
•Experience in handling statutory, tax, GST, and internal audits .
•Strong analytical skills with the ability to review MIS, perform variance analysis , and identify key financial trends.
•Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines without compromising accuracy.
•Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional and external coordination.
•Proven ability to lead, review, and develop a team .
•Strong proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems .