Job Description

Neve Jewels Limited is seeking a highly skilled Global Tax Manager to lead and manage our international tax operations. This strategic role will oversee all aspects of direct and indirect tax planning, compliance, transfer pricing, customs duties , and global tax governance across multiple jurisdictions, including our operational presence in India. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical tax knowledge, hands-on cross-border experience, and a proactive approach to ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective risk management in a global retail environment. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Corporate Tax Planning & Compliance: Lead corporate income tax planning initiatives to optimize the global tax footprint, including across the UK, EU, North America, APAC, and India. Ensure timely and accurate filings of tax returns across all relevant jurisdictions. Manage the global tax calendar , ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. 2. Indirect Taxes (VAT, GST, Sales Tax): Oversee indirect tax compliance across all operating regions including VAT (UK/EU), GST (AU/NZ, India), and Sales Tax (US/Canada). Implement systems and processes to improve tax collection, reporting, and reconciliation in each geography. 3. Customs & Duty Optimization: Partner with supply chain and logistics to optimize import/export duties , particularly for cross-border movement of jewellery and loose stones. Provide guidance on HS code classification, free trade agreements, and India-specific import duty frameworks . 4. Transfer Pricing: Develop and maintain global transfer pricing policies aligned with OECD guidelines and jurisdiction-specific rules. Ensure that intercompany transactions, including with India-based entities , are structured with appropriate margins and documentation to meet compliance requirements. Coordinate annual transfer pricing studies and manage country-by-country reporting , covering India and other jurisdictions . 5. Tax Governance, Risk & Litigation: Lead global tax audits , inquiries, and manage tax disputes and litigations , including any India-based scrutiny or proceedings. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, including Indias evolving tax environment , and assess business impacts. Strengthen internal tax governance and ensure alignment with the Groups risk management framework. 6. Project Support & Operational Tax Involvement: Provide ongoing tax input for business initiatives, including new product lines, market entries, and cross-border operations. Support the India operations with practical tax matters, ensuring compliance and consistent application of Group tax policies. Assist in the development and rollout of internal tax processes and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. Liaise with external consultants and tax advisors to ensure up-to-date compliance and timely submissions across all jurisdictions. Skills & Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent international tax qualification; familiarity with International tax regulations is highly desirable. Minimum 4-6 years of experience in international tax , preferably within a retail, omni-channel, or multi-entity environment. Proven expertise in OECD TP rules , Indian TP compliance , and indirect tax regimes globally. Strong stakeholder management, analytical capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration skills.