Associate Director, Tax COE

About the role

We are seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to join our Tax Centre of Excellence (Tax CoE) as Associate Director, GST, based in Hyderabad. This is a newly created, in-house position that will serve as the dedicated lead for our India GST position, bringing deep technical expertise and day-to-day ownership of an active and complex portfolio of GST matters in-house.

What you'll do

• Act as the dedicated, in-house owner of the company's overall India GST position, providing a single, consistent point of contact across authorities and advisers
• Lead and manage ongoing GST audits, investigations, and appeal proceedings, ensuring a joined-up, India-wide approach rather than treating matters in isolation
• Own the input tax reclaim process, tracking credits through the appeals process and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to support timely resolution
• Partner closely with the Customs function, given the direct bearing that classification decisions have on the broader GST position
• Manage controversy strategy, execution, and stakeholder coordination, underpinned by clear escalation and reporting lines

What you need

• GST
• Indirect tax
• Audit
• Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary