Manager - Taxation - FMCG/Retail

Key Responsibilities:
1. Tax Compliance
- Preparation and submission of responses to notices/enquiries issued by the direct and indirect tax requirements (e.g., Income Tax, GST/VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.)
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all direct and indirect tax Review tax returns, statements, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
- Oversee tax accounting, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements.
- Monitor changes in Tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
2. Tax Litigation & Controversy Management
- Manage tax assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations by tax authorities.

- Prepare and review responses to tax notices, queries, and show-cause notices.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants, legal counsel, and authorities for appeals and litigation.
- Maintain litigation trackers and assess potential financial and operational exposure.
3. Tax Risk Management
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate tax risks across business operations.
- Develop and implement internal tax controls and governance frameworks.
4. Tax Advisory
- Provide tax advisory support to business, finance, and operational teams.
- Advise on tax implications of transactions, contracts, restructuring, and new business initiatives.
- Support cross-functional teams on tax-efficient decision-making.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on tax matters.
5. Tax Strategy
- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Drive long-term tax efficiency while ensuring compliance and risk management.
6. Stakeholder & Team Management
- Manage and mentor junior tax team members.
- Liaise with external advisors, consultants, and tax authorities.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams.