Job Description

Role & responsibilities Handle all Corporate tax matters for HGSL India which shall include Philippines branch operations tax matters as well Experience in handling tax assessments, drafting appeal papers and appearance before Commissioner Appeals / DRP proceedings. Review of tax litigation and taking effective steps to defend the companys position Should be conversant with the tax law changes in India and be updated from time to time continuously Should be aware of the tax law changes in IT / ITES industry in particular to apply the same to HGSL business scenarios and keep updating the management about the same Transfer Pricing for India and Philippines branch of India entity Should have handled transfer pricing audits in India and cross border withholding taxes and a fair knowledge of DTAA wherever the group entities are present To ensure that the India tax jobs are properly understood by the organization and the same are achieving tax compliance within the statutory timelines Provide tax advisory services to businesses and corporate management as required to enable them make informed business/strategic decisions Assessing tax risks arising out of business restructuring, divestments and advising on mitigation / optimization measures Assist in drafting policies for representing before the Finance Ministry and GST council and through various trade bodies and proactively highlighting the same before budget proposals are called for Keeping abreast of developments in policy/legislation environment and crafting strategies for tax function Responsible to minimize tax liabilities within the regulatory framework Efficient technology deployment for tax administration and compliance Set up an effective MIS system to ensure key result areas are mentioned and timely actions are taken to protect company interest To review and advise suitably the legal, finance and business organisations from time to time on customer, vendor and other contracts and position the company in a tax efficient manner Education of business teams on tax implications Preferred candidate profile Expert level knowledge of Direct tax, transfer pricing and GST Exposure to financial accounting/ financial management is preferred 5 to 7 years of experience in a large company with operations in multiple geographies Overseas; Expertise in the aspects of International Taxation is preferrable Minimum 3 years to be exclusively leading the tax projects or independently performed tax assignments Candidate should have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment Exposure and expertise in interpreting and applying double taxation treaties