Head Taxation-Food processing co at Hosur

Job description

Job Title: Head Taxation-Food processing co at Hosur

Location: Hosur

Industry: Food Processing / FMCG / Manufacturing

Languages: Must speak Tamil & English

Qualification: Must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job Purpose

The Head Taxation will be responsible for leading and managing all direct and indirect tax matters of the organization, ensuring full statutory compliance, tax optimization, audit readiness, and effective liaison with tax authorities. The role demands strong hands-on experience in manufacturing/FMCG environments with in-depth knowledge of Indian tax laws.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct & Indirect Taxation

• Oversee GST, Income Tax, TDS, TCS, Customs, and Excise (if applicable) compliances.
• Ensure timely filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C) and Income Tax returns.
• Handle tax assessments, appeals, notices, and litigation matters.
• Manage GST input tax credit (ITC) reconciliation and optimization.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.

2. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to optimize tax liability.
• Advise management on tax implications of business decisions, expansions, and new projects.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring from a taxation perspective.

3. Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for tax audits and certifications.
• Maintain proper documentation, tax registers, and statutory records.
• Support departmental audits and inspections by tax authorities.

4. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor the taxation team.
• Coordinate with finance, accounts, legal, operations, and plant teams.
• Liaise with consultants, tax advisors, and government authorities.

5. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare and present tax MIS, exposure reports, and compliance dashboards to senior management.
• Track tax provisions, contingencies, and liabilities accurately.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of taxation experience in FMCG / Food Processing / Manufacturing industries
• Language: Tamil Mandatory (must be able to communicate fluently)
• Location Exposure: Strong experience in plant / factory-based operations preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GST and Direct Tax laws
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing taxation
• Exposure to handling assessments, litigation, and departmental interactions
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities

Reporting To: CFO / Director Finance

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Role: Head - Taxation

Industry Type: FMCG

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Accounting & Taxation