Academic Background (degree and major): Chartered Accountant qualification preferred, supported by advanced professional exposure to taxation, finance, regulatory governance, or risk management frameworks relevant to banking and securities entities.
Relevant Working Experience in number of years:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience, including senior-level accountability for tax governance, advisory, compliance, and controversy management.
- At least 5–7 years of relevant experience within banking, financial services, securities, capital markets, or similarly regulated financial institutions.
Skills & Competencies required:
• Deep technical and practical knowledge of:
o Income Tax Act
o GST regulations
o OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
o DTAA provisions
o Tax Accounting under IFRS/Ind AS
• Proven experience engaging with:
o Tax authorities
o Statutory auditors
o Regulatory inspections
o Tax audits and assessments
• Client Focus: Builds trusted advisory relationships with senior stakeholders, business teams, control functions, external advisors, and tax authorities.
• Team Spirit:
o Influences and collaborates effectively across local, regional, and group teams to deliver aligned outcomes.
o Communicates complex tax matters clearly, transparently, and with appropriate executive-level judgment.
o Manages differing stakeholder perspectives constructively, professionally, and with sound governance discipline.
• Innovation: Drives simplification, automation, and adoption of new technologies to improve control, scalability, and decision support.
• Responsibility:
o Demonstrates integrity, independence of judgment, courage, and accountability in advising complex tax and governance matters.
o Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions and escalates material matters appropriately within established governance channels.
o Maintains a strong risk, control, and regulatory mindset in all tax advisory, compliance, and reporting activities.
o Sets high standards for quality, execution discipline, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.
- Commitment: Demonstrates ongoing commitment to strengthening technical expertise, leadership capability, regulatory awareness, and strategic business understanding.
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex tax matters clearly to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
Computer Skill: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare executive-level analysis and presentations; working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
