Head - Taxation

About Sandvik Coromant: Sandvik Coromant is the world's leading supplier of tools, tooling

solutions, and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research

and development, we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards in collaboration with our customers. Our solutions serve major industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. We have 8,000 employees and a global presence in 130 countries. Sandvik Coromant is part of the Sandvik Machining Solutions business area within the Sandvik Group.

Job Title: Head – Taxation

Location: Pune

Reporting to: CFO

Overview of the Role:

• Developing and leading tax strategies in line with overall business objectives.

• Heading both direct and indirect taxation for the organization.

• Lead planning and ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.

• Expeditious resolution of tax matters when need so arises.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all tax compliances including filing of returns, declarations, and other required reports within timeline set in the law.

• Ensure all the tax returns and declaration are reviewed and submitted accurately.

• Income Tax Assessments & Appeals - Effective representation and submissions for compliance and successful conclusion of proceedings for all legal entities.

• Transfer Pricing Assessments - Effective representation and submissions for compliance and successful conclusion of proceedings for all legal entities.

• GST Audits - Effective representation and submissions for compliance and successful conclusion of proceedings for all business units.

• Ensuring tax optimization and securing refunds of direct & indirect tax for the legal entites.

• Advising business on tax implications at domestic as well as cross border tax level under tax laws.

• Timely and effective representation for all litigations arising in areas of Indirect tax law.

• Ensure adequate and timely reply to all queries/information/clarification etc. sought by tax authorities as well as internal stakeholders.

• Ensure adequate and timely reply and represent the group companies for Direct Tax towards assessment, reassessment and appeal.

• Liasion with Sandvik Group tax functions and share all the required information for smooth functioning of the function.

• Act in line with our company values and are an inspiring leader for the finance organization as you connect people & processes.

• Maintain records and data of all tax disputes for the legal entity and communicate the same to auditors and to legal as well as to business whenever required.

• To connect with consultant, legal counsel and others for effective consultation as well as legal advise on various tax matter as well as tax implication towards new business model.

• To act as a catalyst in creating 2nd line of leadership in tax function (including finance function).

• To impart knowledge on taxation and to give insights on various tax issues to business team including other internal stakeholders.

• Developing internal tax talent

• Quarterly computation of Advance Tax & timely payment for all legal entities.

• Quarterly provision for tax and Deferred Tax computation for all legal entities.

• TDS Compliances & Returns - Timely computation, payment & filing on periodic basis for all legal entities.

• Tax Audit - Preparation review and timely filing for all legal entities.

• Form 3 CEB & TP Study Report - Preparation, review and timely filing for all legal entities.

• Annual Tax Returns - Preparation, review and timely filing for all legal entities.

• Timely and adequate GST Compliance on periodic basis including review and proper filing of GST Returns.

• Timely identification, computation, and availing of eligible GST credits at Pan India level in all legal entities.

• Timely issuance of all the statutory forms/certificates, wherever relevant or applicable.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• A proactive leader with an analytical mindset, with excellent team management skills and one who thrives in a challenging environment

• Effective line manager with the skills to direct, train and motivate staff

• Should possess critical thinking, strong mathematical skills, and leadership skills

• Adaptation to Tax technology solution

• Indepth knowledge of tax laws, tax treaties and related activity.

• Sandvik Business Understanding 

• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing a team of tax professionals.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing regulations and business environments.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex tax matters to non-tax professionals.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-motivated individual having progressive experience in tax management, including 15-20 years in leadership role of complex/matrix organizational environment is preferred.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations.

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