Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager/General Manager - Tax & Litigation - CA

Key Responsibilities: Direct Tax Strategy & Compliance: - Lead the overall strategy for direct tax planning, ensuring full compliance with local, national, and international tax regulations. - Monitor and analyze tax laws and trends affecting the automotive industry, and provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team. - Oversee direct tax filings, including income tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing compliance. - Review and ensure timely and accurate filing of all direct tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT, etc.) for the company. Tax Planning & Optimization: - Develop and implement tax-saving strategies and structures to reduce overall tax liabilities for the company. - Lead initiatives to optimize the companys tax position, including the use of tax credits, incentives, and exemptions, while ensuring legal compliance. - Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate and recommend tax-efficient business structures and transactions. Tax Audit & Disputes: - Manage direct tax audits and investigations, including working with external tax advisors and tax authorities to resolve disputes. - Provide expert support in dealing with tax litigation and appeals, preparing responses to tax assessments and notices. - Liaise with the external auditors and legal teams on complex tax matters. Transfer Pricing & Documentation: - Oversee the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and global tax laws. - Ensure the correct implementation of transfer pricing policies, guidelines, and methodologies for cross-border transactions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Work closely with other functions such as Finance, Legal, and Business Development to evaluate the tax implications of key business initiatives and transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, restructurings). - Advise on tax-efficient supply chain and pricing strategies for manufacturing, sales, and distribution within the automotive industry. Leadership & Team Management: - Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring effective training, development, and performance management. - Collaborate with the broader finance team to ensure alignment with corporate financial strategies and goals. Reporting & Documentation: - Prepare and present tax-related reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management, ensuring the timely communication of key tax developments. - Ensure proper documentation and filing of tax-related documents to meet compliance and audit standards. CA Qualified