Tax Compliance Officer

Role Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring timely direct tax compliance and delivering strategic tax advisory across Adani Group companies. The role supports centralized tax operations, aligning tax strategies with business efficiency and growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Filing & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of direct tax returns, tax audit reports, and transfer pricing documentation for all Adani Group entities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary data and ensure completeness and accuracy of submissions.

2. Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory

• Continuously monitor changes in domestic and international tax laws and regulations.
• Analyze the impact of regulatory updates on group operations and advise on necessary adjustments or planning opportunities.

3. Tax Strategy & Optimization

• Support the development and execution of tax-efficient strategies to optimize the group’s Effective Tax Rate (ETR).
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation across business verticals.

4. Audit & Consultant Coordination

• Liaise with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to address tax-related queries, notices, and assessments.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues and maintain compliance documentation.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive tax reports, reconciliations, and disclosures for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Maintain robust documentation to support tax positions and facilitate audits.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, legal, and business teams to ensure integrated tax compliance and governance.
• Provide tax inputs for business transactions, contracts, and strategic initiatives.

7. Policy & Framework Development

• Contribute to the formulation and refinement of centralized tax policies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure consistency in tax practices across group entities and alignment with corporate objectives.

8. Transfer Pricing Compliance

• Provide advisory on transfer pricing regulations and ensure adherence to statutory requirements.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies.

9. Global Tax Standards Alignment

• Assist in the implementation of Pillar 2 tax compliance measures in line with OECD guidelines and global tax standards.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure readiness and reporting accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent certification in taxation.

• 2–4 years of experience in direct tax compliance, advisory, and audits.

• Proven expertise in transfer pricing and international tax regulations.

Domain Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Indian direct tax laws and regulations.

• Familiarity with transfer pricing methodologies and documentation requirements.

• Understanding of global tax compliance frameworks, including Pillar 2.

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex tax scenarios.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure compliance and

strategic alignment.

• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating tax risks