About WhiteCrow
We are global talent research, insight and pipelining specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client's in-house research.
About the client
Our client is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies mainly focused on sales, marketing, and distribution rather than large-scale manufacturing. The company operates in over 190 countries and is known for iconic brands.
It specializes in packaged foods, condiments, dairy, and ready-to-eat meals, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and global brand building. Company follows a consumer-driven approach, adapting its products to local tastes across different markets.
As a Tax Lead, you will be responsible for...
Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance
- Leading monthly, quarterly and annual compliance for corporate income tax, TDS/TCS, GST and other indirect taxes.
- Overseeing preparation and filing of income tax returns, GST returns and related statutory filings within timelines.
- Ensuring accuracy of tax provisioning, reconciliations and workpapers for statutory and internal reporting.
- International Taxation
Transfer Pricing
- Owning transfer pricing policy and documentation (Master File, Local File), benchmarking studies and intercompany pricing reviews.
- Managing TP audits, coordinate APAs/MAPs and defend positions before tax authorities.
Audit, Assessments & Dispute Management
- Managing tax audits/assessments, prepare responses and coordinate with external counsel/advisors.
- Tracking litigations, maintain position papers, risk assessments and provisions as required.
Advisory & Controls
- Providing tax inputs for business initiatives, contracts, M&A, restructurings and product pricing.
- Implementing and maintaining tax policies, internal controls and SOPs to mitigate risk.
Process, Team & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinating with accounting, payroll and legal for information and cohesive execution.
- Communicating tax positions and risks to finance controller and tax head
What you already have...
- 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).
