Taxation Head - FMCG - CA/CPA

Job Title: Head of Taxation (Direct & Indirect Taxation)

Location: Indore

Industry: Beverages

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director

Department: Finance & Accounts

Key Responsibilities

Direct Taxation

- Oversee corporate income tax compliance, including timely filing of returns, assessments, appeals, and audits.

- Advise on domestic and international tax planning strategies to optimize effective tax rate.

- Manage transfer pricing, including documentation and related-party transaction compliance.

- Handle direct tax assessments, litigation, and coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel.

- Monitor changes in direct tax laws and advise management on impact and opportunities.

- Review tax provisions, deferred taxes, and disclosures for financial statements as per applicable accounting standards (e.g., IND-AS, IFRS, US GAAP).

Indirect Taxation

- Manage GST, VAT, customs, excise, and other indirect tax compliances across applicable jurisdictions.

- Oversee timely filings of GST returns, reconciliations, and related payments.

- Lead indirect tax audits, assessments, and litigation.

- Advise on indirect tax structuring of transactions to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.

- Evaluate impact of changes in indirect tax laws, circulars, and notifications.

- Manage tax technology initiatives to streamline indirect tax processes and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification (CPA, ACCA).

- 15+ years of experience in taxation with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Strong knowledge of Indian direct & indirect tax laws; exposure to international taxation preferred.

- Experience handling tax assessments, litigation, and working with tax authorities.

- Proficient in tax technology and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.