Tax Lead

Our client is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world. They are a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While they are co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, their brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Responsibilities:

Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance:

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual compliance for corporate income tax, TDS/TCS, GST and other indirect taxes.
• Oversee preparation and filing of income tax returns, GST returns and related statutory filings within timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of tax provisioning, reconciliations and workpapers for statutory and internal reporting.
• International Taxation

Transfer Pricing:

• Own transfer pricing policy and documentation (Master File, Local File), benchmarking studies and intercompany pricing reviews.
• Manage TP audits, coordinate APAs/MAPs and defend positions before tax authorities.

Audit, Assessments & Dispute Management:

• Manage tax audits/assessments, prepare responses and coordinate with external counsel/advisors.
• Track litigations, maintain position papers, risk assessments and provisions as required.

Advisory & Controls:

• Provide tax inputs for business initiatives, contracts, M&A, restructurings and product pricing.
• Implement and maintain tax policies, internal controls and SOPs to mitigate risk.

Process, Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate with accounting, payroll and legal for information and cohesive execution.
• Communicate tax positions and risks to finance controller and tax head

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–10 years progressive experience in India taxation covering direct tax, GST, international tax and transfer pricing.
• Proven experience in a corporate tax function, Big Four or reputable tax advisory firm.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, litigation support and interactions with tax authorities.
• Experience with tax provisions under Ind AS/IFRS preferred.
• Having certifications related to taxation is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); fluent in English
• Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to operate with a team, customer service, and leadership mentality
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects, while operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
• Solid working experience and knowledge of SAP, BI tools and office software (Excel).