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.