Role Purpose:

To lead and manage the end-to-end taxation function (Direct & Indirect Taxes) for the NBFC (Axis Finance Limited), ensuring statutory compliance, tax efficiency, risk mitigation, and strategic tax planning in line with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Taxation

- Oversee computation and filing of Income Tax returns for the NBFC and group entities
- Manage tax provisions, deferred tax, and effective tax rate analysis
- Handle tax audits, assessments, scrutiny, appeals, and litigation
- Ensure compliance with TDS/TCS provisions and related filings
- Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance
- Liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and auditors on direct tax matters

Indirect Taxation (GST)

- Ensure compliance with GST laws, including returns, reconciliations, and payments
- Review and monitor GST applicability on NBFC products, services, and transactions
- Manage GST audits, assessments, notices, and litigation
- Oversee input tax credit (ITC) eligibility, utilization, and reversals
- Ensure reconciliation between GST returns and books of accounts

Regulatory & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to RBI guidelines impacting taxation and reporting
- Monitor changes in tax laws, GST notifications,



and judicial precedents
- Assess impact of regulatory and tax changes on NBFC operations

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Lead and mentor the taxation team
- Coordinate with finance, legal, operations, and business teams
- Work closely with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and external tax advisors

Systems & Process Improvement

- Strengthen tax controls, SOPs, and documentation
- Drive automation and process improvements in tax reporting and compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management

Key Skills & Competencies

- Solid expertise in Direct Tax and GST applicable to NBFCs
- In-depth knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST laws, and RBI regulations
- Experience in handling tax litigation and assessments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- High standards of ethics, accuracy, and compliance

Qualifications

- CA (mandatory)

Experience

710 years of relevant taxation experience

- Mandatory experience in NBFC / BFSI / Financial Services sector
- Proven experience handling both Direct and Indirect Tax independently

📌 Hiring For Taxation Role - Direct & Indirect Tax (Maharashtra)
🏢 Axis Finance (AFL)
📍 Maharashtra