Head - Direct and Indirect Tax

Actively Reviewing the Applications

BASF

India Full-Time

Posted 17 hours ago • Apply by June 29, 2026

Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

About The Role

Ensure 100% regulatory compliance of GST, Income tax & Transfer Pricing
Manage tax litigations and tax risks in business operations.
Strive for tax optimization and tax saving opportunities.

How You Will Do It

Advise the management on tax impact, transaction methodology for key projects, business model changes, acquisition, or divestiture
Hold governance role for ensuring and documenting related party transactions are being executed at Arm’s Length basis
Drive projects to minimize tax risks and create tax related opportunities
Ensure strong representation of BASF at all stages of assessment proceedings and expedite speedy disposals
Ensure timely completion of tax audit, returns and Transfer Pricing audits
Manage quarterly advance tax computation and payments and meeting income tax officials regarding advance tax queries.
Manage quarterly tax provisions and aligning it with auditors for the purpose of their review.
Ensure filing & review of monthly GST returns, ISD returns, Job worker returns, VAT assessments, VAT audits on pan India basis.
Ensure collection of eligible tax refunds in case of exports of goods & services
Analyze various business transactions/exception reports/monitor GST dashboards for effective utilization of tax credits
Implement best practices and tax automation technology in tax management and reporting
Coordinate with global and regional tax colleagues on various tax issues.

What We LookFor

Education: Chartered Accountant
Working Experience: 15 years+ (experience with MNCs in Manufacturing Industry & /or Big 4 audit firms is a must)
Technical & Professional Knowledge: GST, Direct Taxation, DTAA & Transfer Pricing regulations

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