Description
•Proposed designation
Associate Director – Direct tax
•Role type
Supervisory
•Reporting to
Director – Head of Tax
•Geo to be supported
Corporate
•Work timings
Versatile
Responsibilities
The Associate Director – Direct tax (Corporate Functions) will be responsible for managing the direct tax function across KGS entities, including corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting and provisioning, tax audits and assessments, litigation management, withholding tax compliance, and business advisory support. The role will partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and Business teams to ensure compliance, mitigate tax risks, and support business growth while assisting the Director - Head of Tax in driving best-in-class tax governance.
The role also includes coordination with external consultants, advisers, and regulatory authorities.
A. Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting
•Lead end-to-end corporate income tax compliance for all KGS entities.
•Review and oversee preparation and filing of income tax returns and related disclosures.
•Ensure timely compliance with advance tax, tax audit, and other statutory requirements.
•Manage withholding tax (TDS) compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
•Oversee tax provisioning and tax accounting processes in accordance with applicable accounting standards
•Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen the direct tax control framework.
•Develop and maintain SOPs and governance mechanisms for direct tax processes.
B. Tax Assessments and Litigation
•Manage income tax assessments, audits, and inquiries across KGS entities.
•Lead responses to notices and information requests from tax authorities.
•Develop and execute litigation strategy in consultation with external advisors and legal counsel.
•Monitor ongoing tax disputes and provide periodic updates to leadership.
•Manage appeals and representations before tax authorities and appellate forums
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C. Tax Planning & Stakeholder Eng
📌 Associate Director (Gurugram)
🏢 BSR
📍 Gurugram