Head - Taxation - CA

We are hiring for a large conglomerate is into "Metal & Mining Business".

Manpower Resources India Pvt. Ltd., a leading Executive Search & Selection Company offers services to Manufacturing, Engineering, Infrastructure & Healthcare domain.

Position Description

Head - Taxation

Location: Kolkata, India

Reporting To: CFO

Education: CA

Experience:

- 18+ years of strong taxation experience in large corporates (mining, resources, manufacturing, engineering).

- Proven expertise in Direct, Indirect, and International Tax matters.
Position Summary
The Head - Taxation will lead and manage all tax functions for the organization, including Direct Taxation, Indirect Taxation, and International Taxation across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strategic oversight to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, optimize tax planning, manage risk, and act as a valued advisor to senior leadership on all tax matters for the mining business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tax Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement tax strategy aligned with the company's business goals.
- Lead proactive tax planning for Direct, Indirect, and international tax matters.
- Provide tax input on new business initiatives, investments, expansions, and restructuring.
- Optimize effective tax rate through legal planning and incentives.
2. Direct Tax (Income Tax & Corporate Tax)
- Oversee calculation, reporting, and compliance for corporate income tax, TDS, MAT, and related filings.
- Manage tax provisions, deferred tax, and year-end statutory compliance.
- Ensure accurate tax treatments for mining operations, equipment purchases, capital allowances, and depletion allowances.
- Coordinate with internal finance for tax accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Indirect Tax (GST, Customs, Excise etc.)
- Manage compliance with Goods & Services Tax (GST) including returns, credits, audits, and litigation.
- Lead customs duty compliance, classification of mining machinery, spare parts, and material imports.
- Handle excise and environment levy where applicable.
- Optimize indirect tax positions and ensure timely refunds, credits, and appeals.
4. International Taxation & Cross-Border Operations
- Provide guidance on cross-border tax matters including transfer pricing, withholding tax, BEPS compliance, and double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAA).
- Oversee transfer pricing documentation and TP policy implementation.
- Support international operations, joint ventures, and repatriation of profits.

• Monitor global tax developments, treaties, and compliance implications.

5. Compliance, Reporting & Audit

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (Direct, Indirect, International) and disclosures.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead tax audits, assessments, notices, objections, appeals, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain structured records and compliance calendar.

6. Risk & Controls

• Identify tax risks and implement internal controls to mitigate exposure.
• Establish policies to minimize litigation and non-compliance.
• Ensure robust documentation, filings, and approvals across all tax areas.

7. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the taxation team.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Commercial, and Operations.
• Act as primary tax representative with regulatory authorities and external consultants.
• Provide periodic reports to senior management on tax positions and exposures.

Essential Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Indian Tax Laws (IT Act, GST, Customs).
• Strong understanding of international tax, transfer pricing, and tax treaties.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide strategic inputs in board-level discussions.
• Strong stakeholder management with regulators and auditors.