Role Purpose

To lead and manage end-to-end direct and indirect taxation for India operations, ensuring compliance, tax optimization, risk management, and strategic tax planning aligned with business growth in the solar manufacturing and EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Taxation

• Oversee corporate tax compliance including income tax returns, assessments, and litigation
• Manage advance tax computation and tax provisioning
• Handle transfer pricing documentation and compliance (as applicable)
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage audits, notices, and assessments
• Provide tax advisory for business transactions, contracts, and structuring

Indirect Taxation (GST & Customs)

• Ensure compliance with GST regulations including filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Manage input tax credit optimization and GST risk mitigation
• Handle customs duties, import/export taxation, and SEZ-related matters
• Support classification, valuation, and tax implications for domestic and international transactions

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Drive tax-efficient structuring for projects, manufacturing, and EPC business
• Provide advisory on new business initiatives and investments
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and optimize effective tax rate
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess business impact

Litigation & Assessments

• Manage tax assessments, appeals, and ongoing litigations
• Coordinate with external consultants and legal advisors
• Prepare submissions and representation before authorities

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure strong internal controls and tax compliance framework
• Drive process standardization and documentation
• Ensure audit readiness and support statutory and internal audits

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Finance, SCM, Projects, and Commercial teams
• Provide tax inputs for contracts, bids, and pricing decisions
• Support cross-border transactions and international tax matters

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in Direct & Indirect Taxation (GST, Customs, Income Tax)
• Experience in manufacturing / EPC / renewable energy environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle tax litigation and regulatory interactions

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in taxation
• Prior experience in manufacturing / solar / infrastructure industry preferred
• Experience handling large-scale operations and multi-location compliance

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• Additional qualification in taxation / law – preferred

Success Metrics

• Timely and accurate tax compliance
• Reduction in tax risks and exposures
• Effective tax planning and savings
• Successful closure of assessments and litigations
• Strong governance and audit compliance