Vice President - Corporate Tax (India GST Compliance)

Vice President, Asia Corporate Tax You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Corporate Tax. You have found the right team. As a Vice President in the Corporate Tax Team, you will lead India GST compliance coverage for an assigned portfolio of legal entities and businesses with end-to-end accountability for delivery quality, governance, and controls. You will oversee technical review, issue management, stakeholder engagement, and team development to ensure compliance is accurate, timely, and well-evidenced. You will drive continuous improvement through standardization, data-driven exception management, and automation in partnership with Technology and functional stakeholders. Job Responsibilities Oversee data compilation, tax calculations, reconciliations, return preparation and filing, accounting entries, and transaction-level monitoring for GST compliance. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of compliance obligations with complete workpapers, appropriate review, and a clear audit trail. Provide technical review and constructive challenge of GST positions, reconciliations, exceptions, and supporting documentation. Own the compliance calendar, delivery priorities, issue tracking, and timely certification and escalation for the assigned portfolio. Monitor GST law and practice developments, assess implications, and communicate required actions to stakeholders. Advise on complex GST matters, new products, business initiatives, and process changes in coordination with country tax coverage and external advisers where needed. Identify data, process, system, and interpretation risks and drive sustainable mitigation and resolution actions. Lead end-to-end management of GST notices, queries, audits, assessments, and litigation support, including submissions, tracking, and deadline management. Lead and develop the GST compliance team through coaching, review, knowledge sharing, and clear accountability for quality and delivery. Strengthen governance, evidence retention, review controls, management information, and escalation routines while standardizing and documenting processes. Partner with Technology and functional stakeholders to deliver enhancements, automation, data quality improvements, and UAT to reduce manual effort while maintaining controls. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Demonstrate 10 years of India indirect tax/GST experience in a corporate or multinational tax function, financial institution, or professional services. Apply strong technical knowledge of India GST compliance, including returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, accounting interfaces, notices, audits, and assessments. Lead a compliance or tax operations team with effective review, coaching, prioritization, and escalation. Manage complex data, multiple entities/registrations, high-volume processes, and recurring statutory deadlines. Exercise sound judgment and translate technical analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Communicate effectively with strong stakeholder management, writing, and presentation skills for senior audiences. Maintain high standards of integrity, ownership, collaboration, and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Hold a relevant professional qualification in tax, accounting, finance, or law. Attain Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification. Demonstrate experience partnering with Finance/Controllers to align GST outcomes to books and records, financial reporting, and account substantiation. Leverage data and analytics to improve exception management, reduce filing risk, and enhance efficiency. Drive standardization and documentation of compliance processes, controls, and workpapers across portfolios. Execute effective audit and controversy response strategies with internal stakeholders and external advisers. Deliver technology-enabled transformation through automation, systems enhancements, and strong UAT discipline.