Head - Indirect Tax - Financial Services

• Job Title: Head - Indirect Tax
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: 15+ years
• Industry: BFSI / Financial Services / Large Corporate
• Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Head Indirect Tax for a large financial services group based in Gurgaon. The role will lead the organizations indirect tax function covering GST strategy, compliance, advisory, litigation, and process governance across multiple entities and business lines.

This is a leadership position responsible for ensuring robust GST compliance, optimizing tax positions, managing audits and disputes, and advising business teams on indirect tax implications of products, transactions, and structural changes.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Strategy & Advisory:

• Lead GST planning and structuring across products, services, and business models.
• Provide advisory on new offerings, digital/fintech models, cross-border services, and vendor structures.
• Evaluate tax implications of restructuring, M&A, and inter-company transactions.

GST Compliance & Reporting:

• Oversee timely and accurate GST returns, reconciliations, and filings across group entities.
• Ensure compliance with GST laws, input tax credit optimization, and place-of-supply rules.
• Review tax positions, classifications, and documentation for audit readiness.

Litigation, Audits & Assessments:

• Manage GST audits, departmental notices, investigations, and litigation.
• Develop response strategies and represent the organization before authorities.
• Coordinate with external advisors and legal counsel.

Business Partnering & Governance:

• Advise Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Product teams on indirect tax impact.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and tax governance frameworks.
• Drive automation and process improvements in GST compliance.

Leadership & Capability Building:

• Lead and develop the indirect tax team across locations.
• Build organizational awareness of GST changes and implications.

Candidate Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in Indirect Tax / GST within BFSI, financial services, large corporates, or Big-4.
• Strong expertise in GST advisory, compliance, audits, and litigation.
• Experience handling multi-entity structures and complex service models.
• Proven stakeholder management with regulators and senior leadership.
• CA preferred (LLB / IDT specialization / Big-4 background advantageous).