WheelsEye - Head - Taxation - CA

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Manage end-to-end compliance for Income Tax, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing.
• Ensure timely filing of returns, advance tax computations, and tax audit reports.
• Interpret tax laws and regulatory updates, and provide strategic tax advice.
• Lead tax-related documentation and structuring for corporate initiatives like mergers, demergers, or fundraising.
  

Assessments & Litigation

• Handle tax assessments and represent the company in tax litigation and scrutiny matters.
• Coordinate with external advisors and legal teams to manage disputes and minimize tax exposure.
  

Tax Planning & Optimization

• Identify tax-saving opportunities, evaluate tax risks, and implement effective planning strategies.
• Optimize utilization of MAT credits and deferred tax assets.
• Provide input for pricing, contracts, and new business initiatives from a taxation standpoint.
  

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Guide and mentor junior tax professionals and consultants.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Advise CXOs and senior leaders on taxation impact for business decisions.
  

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive tax process automation and implementation of SOPs.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of tax accounting and provisioning.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure adherence to the tax calendar.
  

Must-Have

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Direct Taxation (IT, CT, TP)
• Proven track record in managing tax for corporate restructuring
• Strong analytical and interpretive knowledge of tax laws
• Hands-on tax accounting and audit exposure
• Team leadership and cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  

CA - 2012 - 16 Graduated