Deputy Head - Taxation

Job Overview

Tax Planning and Compliance

• Manage overall tax costs at the group level, including structuring businesses to mitigate tax risks.
• Optimize tax costs through strategic structuring of shareholding, business arrangements, inter-company and third-party contracts, and payment models.
• Develop tax-efficient mechanisms for profit repatriation, including dividend distributions.
• Provide tax and regulatory advice on mergers and acquisitions.
• Monitor internal and external compliance for direct and indirect taxes, focusing on cost management and optimization.
• Ensure processes and controls are in place for accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Oversee global tax compliance, including DAC6 reporting, Country-by-Country reporting, Master file filing, and adherence to Economic Substance Rules.
• Track and analyze global tax updates, assessing their impact on the Group and ensuring compliance.
• Implement tax automation projects to enhance process efficiency and governance.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives for the tax department at both company and group levels.
  

Tax Audits and Assessments

• Advise on tax litigation matters and strategies to minimize litigation risks.
• Coordinate the flow of tax information to external auditors and tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on disputes or questions from tax authorities, implementing strategies to address these issues.
• Represent the company before tax authorities as needed.
  

Tax Provisioning

• Review consolidated global tax provisions and coordinate with the accounting department.
• Manage tax-related MIS reporting, including for the Group including ETR analysis, monthly/quarterly/budget tax provision and payouts, year-end tax note forming part of the Consol financials, IFRIC 23 assessment, CL disclosures, Tax provisions for open tax risks/open tax audits, quarterly tax audit/tax risk reporting, etc.
  

External Relationships and Business Support

• Maintain relationships with external consultants and teams.
• Identify tax law changes and opportunities to support the business.
• Ensure adequate controls over tax processes and timely submission of returns
  

Team Management & Succession Planning

• Manage and develop staff, including performance management, training, and career development.
• Create and maintain a robust talent pipeline to ensure succession planning (1:2 ratio).
  

Sustainability

• Oversee corporate governance within the assigned region, ensuring alignment with organizational principles, policies, and regulations.
• Promote judicious use of natural resources and adhere to the organization's environment, health, and safety policies, objectives, and guidelines.
• Drive the organization's sustainability initiatives, working towards achieving established targets.
  

Anti Bribery Management Systems (ABMS)

• Follow the ABMS roles and responsibilities details as prescribed on the ABMS manual.
• Understanding of ethical standards and the importance of integrity in business practices.
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks related to bribery in various business contexts. For more detailed explanation, follow the ABMS manual.
  

Education

• Graduate or Global Equivalent Degree or Certified Charter Accountant or Global Equivalent Certification in Finance.
  

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in handling finance systems and processes and in handling multi-cultural/global teams with experience dealing with Auditors/Bankers/Legal Advisors/Consultants