Head - Taxation - BFS/Consulting Firm

Key responsibilities for the role are as follows:
- Evaluate and build water-tight tax compliance for all the existing and new initiatives (transactions / financial product / structure / geography) at the group level from a taxation perspective- Review tax accounting and lead the formulation and implementation of the taxation plan of the 20+ entities in the group- Lead monthly/quarterly/annual closures from a taxation perspective. Independently handle statutory and tax auditors for completion of quarterly and annual closings- Independently handle departmental audits, litigation and assessment and appellate proceedings.- Represent the firm in all taxation related proceedings. Handle all queries from Tax departments and collaborate with tax consultants to effectively conclude all proceedings.- Acquire and demonstrate competence in relevant technical knowledge by keeping up to date on developments in the industry.1. Tax Strategy & Planning- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize fund and corporate tax positions within regulatory and commercial constraints.- Advise senior management on tax implications of business decisions, new products, and cross-border transactions.- Provide tax input on fund structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.- Identify and manage opportunities for tax efficiency in investment and operational structures.2. Compliance & Reporting- Oversee timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns (corporate, fund, VAT/GST, withholding, etc.) in all relevant jurisdictions.- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international tax laws and regulations, including FATCA, CRS, and BEPS requirements.- Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.- Maintain robust documentation and record-keeping to support tax positions and audits.3. Tax Risk Management- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting taxation of asset managers and investment funds.- Assess and mitigate tax risks across business units and portfolios.- Lead responses to tax authority inquiries, audits, and investigations.- Implement internal controls and policies to manage tax exposure.4. Business Partnering & Advisory- Collaborate with investment, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on tax matters impacting funds and corporate entities.- Support product development teams in designing tax-efficient investment products for domestic and international investors.5. Leadership & Team Management- Lead and develop the tax team, ensuring high standards of technical expertise, efficiency, and compliance.- Set performance goals, mentor staff, and foster a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.