Manager - Taxation

About ENGIE INDIA ENGIE has been actively involved in India for over a decade and has invested over 1 Bn EUR in various sectors in the country. There are plans to significantly increase investments in India in the coming years. Presently, the renewable portfolio in India stands at over 2.3GW, with 1.1GW in operations across 7 states and an additional 1.25GW in different stages of construction and advanced development. The group CEO has reaffirmed the ambition to develop 1 GW per year starting from the next year. This period of scaling up will lead to a transformation in the Finance organization, where the heads are expected to make substantial contributions. Key Responsibilities You will have specific responsibilities for various activities related to all ENGIE India matters: Tax Compliances - Responsible for managing all tax obligations of ENGIE India entities and relevant flipside entities including tax audit, income tax return, advance tax liability, tax provision, deferred tax working, transfer pricing compliance, monthly & annual GST compliances, WHT compliances, tax-related reconciliation, double tax treaties, etc. Tax Assessments - Responsible for handling tax assessments/litigations related to corporate tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing. Tax Risks - Manage all tax issues and risks relating to ENGIE India tax matters. Group Reporting - Support in group reporting obligations such as CbCR, BEPS requirements, Pillar Two developments, risk reporting, etc. Tax Documentation - Maintaining records of all relevant documents for tax purposes. Structuring Activities - Provide tax support for group restructurings/M&A activities, group financing, and other projects. Design tax-efficient structures, review tax assumptions in project models, highlight key risks and opportunities from M&A/BD activities, and review tax clauses in various contracts. Tax Developments - Monitor the development of all taxation matters and ensure new regulations are adequately implemented where necessary. Provide subject matter expertise in respect of all direct and indirect taxes. Offer guidance and supervision to non-tax members to ensure that GBUs, Engie AMEA, and Group tax objectives are met. Tax Accounting - Assist accounting teams in tax accounting. Tax Process - Improve tax processes and ensure compliance with Internal Control Management and Efficiency. Support in tax automation. Key Relationships Internal: ENGIE India Finance teams, Group Tax team, other relevant stakeholders. External: Auditors, Tax advisors. Required Qualification And Competencies - Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience of around 7 years (Big 4 experience in direct tax is a must). Indirect tax experience is a plus. - Sound technical and practical knowledge of tax laws (corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties). - Experience in handling various tax issues, advising, and implementing complex structures with the practical skills necessary to avoid pitfalls associated with projects. - Experience in managing projects and working with different teams across disciplines. - Experience in handling tax compliances, enquiries, and tax audits. - Experience in providing tax advice in M&A situations and ad hoc group restructuring projects. - Experience in accounting, treasury, foreign exchange control regulations, and company law issues affecting transactions (broad understanding rather than technical specialism). - Advanced excel skills are a must. - Experience in SAP would be preferred. About The Job Title: Direct Tax Manager Field: Group Tax/Finance Reporting Line: Tax Lead Business Line: Power Employee Status: Permanent Schedule: Full Time Location: Viman Nagar, Pune Business Unit: GBU Renewables Division: T&G AMEA - India Legal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private Limited Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 years, <15 years) Education Level: Master's Degree,