Head of Taxation

3 days ago


Bengaluru India Ola Full time

Job Description

The role involves end-to-end responsibility for managing and leading direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory functions for Indian and overseas group entities, including charitable trusts. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams within Finance, Legal, and Business to ensure accurate and timely compliance, manage tax risks, and lead strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax (GST, Customs & International VAT)

- Manage GST compliance across the group including return filings, reconciliations, audits, and system implementations (e-invoicing, e-way bills).
- Review GSTR 2A vs 3B reconciliations, address mismatches, and ensure follow-ups and resolutions.
- Supervise customs compliance, including reviewing Bills of Entry, packing lists, and identifying benefits under EPCG and other exemptions.
- Provide advisory on indirect tax matters related to HSN codes, GST rates, documentation, and movement of goods.
- Review and support responses for GST litigation including show cause notices, discrepancy reports, and departmental audits.
- Analyze inter-company transactions under GST, particularly focusing on valuation, compliance, and cross-border applicability.
- Support foreign VAT return reviews and coordinate with consultants in respective jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with Finance on due diligence audits, internal audits, and statutory audits impacting indirect tax positions.

Direct Tax Compliance & Advisory

- Manage all direct tax compliances including advance tax, income tax returns, transfer pricing, TDS, lower/nil TDS certificates, and Tax Residency Certificates (TRC) for Indian and overseas group entities.
- Supervise TDS compliance for all domestic entities including forecasting, calculations, coordination with Accounts Payable and Treasury for timely deposit and filing.
- Review and file Form 15CA/CB for foreign remittances including international tax analysis and tracker maintenance.
- Oversee tax assessments, appeals, tax audits, statutory audits, and coordination for the same across entities and jurisdictions.
- Analyze inter-company transactions to ensure adherence to transfer pricing policies and group agreements.
- Review books of accounts for income tax provisioning, deferred tax calculations, and overall tax accuracy.
- Lead critical tax projects, including business restructurings, tax optimization initiatives, and advisory on complex tax matters.

Experience:

- CA with 12+ years of experience in managing end-to-end direct and indirect taxation for Indian and global entities, including charitable trusts.
- Strong expertise in tax compliance, litigation, advisory, and transfer pricing, with a proven track record in driving strategic tax initiatives and managing cross-functional stakeholder alignment.


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