AVP - Taxation

Role Purpose

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We are seeking an experienced taxation professional to lead and manage the organization's direct and indirect tax functions, with a primary focus on GST compliance, litigation, and tax governance. The incumbent will take ownership of in-house GST representation before tax authorities and appellate forums while ensuring robust tax compliance, accounting accuracy, and risk management across the organization.

The role requires a strong blend of technical tax expertise, stakeholder management, litigation handling, and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

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Tax Compliance \& Governance

• Manage end-to-end Direct Tax and Indirect Tax compliance activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns, TDS returns, income tax compliances, and other statutory tax obligations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.
• Drive implementation of tax controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation measures.

GST Litigation \& Representation

• Lead GST litigation matters across multiple states.
• Handle departmental audits, investigations, notices, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.
• Independently manage and represent the organization before GST authorities for Show Cause Notices (SCNs), adjudication proceedings, and appeals.
• Draft responses, submissions, legal representations, and appeal documents.
• Coordinate with external consultants, advocates, and regulatory authorities when required.

Tax Accounting

• Oversee tax accounting, provisioning, reconciliations, and tax-related financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of GST, TDS, and income-tax-related accounting entries.
• Partner with Finance and Accounts teams for audit readiness and statutory compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Business, and Operations teams on tax matters.
• Provide practical tax guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.

Team Leadership

• Mentor, and develop the taxation team.
• Drive accountability, capability building, and operational excellence within the function.

Candidate Profile

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Educational Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – Preferred and will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in taxation, including both Direct and Indirect Taxation.
• Strong hands-on experience in GST compliance and litigation management.
• Experience handling departmental audits, assessments, SCNs, adjudication proceedings, and appeals.
• Prior experience managing and leading a taxation team.
• Exposure to tax accounting and financial reporting is desirable.

Preferred Industry Background

• Candidates from the Financial Services, NBFC, Banking, FinTech, or broader Financial Industry will be preferred, given the need for a shorter learning curve and seamless transition of GST compliance and litigation responsibilities.

Key Competencies

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• Strong knowledge of Direct Tax and GST laws.
• Expertise in GST compliance, assessments, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting and representation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to engage effectively with tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High level of ownership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.

Updated Date

12-10-2026

Job ID

Job_740

Department

Finance

Location

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Employee Type

Full Time