Global Tax Advisor

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India PIPECARE Group is looking for an experienced Global Tax Advisor, based in India and reporting to the Group CFO, to own the Group's tax compliance, policy and strategy across all operating jurisdictions. Purpose of the role The role ensures the Group and its subsidiaries meet their tax obligations accurately and on time, carry no unmanaged tax exposure and are structured tax-efficiently. It is a specialist advisory and oversight role: the holder owns Group tax and transfer-pricing policy, directs the external regional tax advisors and reviews the tax position of the business. It does not carry responsibility for accounting operations, headcount or compensation, which sit elsewhere in Finance. Key responsibilities Policy and transfer pricing Tax and TP policy. Own the Group tax policy and the related intercompany transfer-pricing policy, keeping both current and enforced across all entities. Contract review. Review and approve incoming contracts for tax cost and for the correct PIPECARE contracting entity, before award. Compliance and oversight Group compliance. Ensure compliance in all operating countries, EMEA, India, the USA and the Americas, across corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing, on time and accurately. Direct the advisors. Coordinate and hold accountable the external regional tax advisors, auditors and authorities in each jurisdiction, owning the quality and timeliness of their output. Filings. Prepare and review tax filings, documentation and reports across the Group, and ensure accurate tax accounting and reconciliation under IFRS and local GAAP. Internal tax assurance. Provide assurance that the Group and its subsidiaries carry no undisclosed tax liabilities, with particular attention to permanent-establishment risk on cross-border work. Planning, risk and change Planning and optimization. Advise management on international tax planning, structuring and optimization, and manage the tax budget against available reliefs and returns across jurisdictions. Cross-border risk. Review cross-border transactions to identify tax risk and recommend solutions. Transactions and restructuring. Support M&A, restructuring, entity wind-downs and expansion with tax due diligence and planning. Legislative watch. Monitor changes in international and local tax law, assess the impact on the Group, and adjust policy accordingly. Guidance. Advise and train the finance teams on tax compliance and policy updates. Requirements Qualification. Chartered Accountant (ICAI), CPA, CTA or equivalent, with a specialization in international tax. A Master's in tax background is an advantage. Experience. At least 8 to 10 years in international or regional tax, within a multinational group, with a demonstrated record of owning group tax and transfer-pricing policy independently, not supporting it. Technical depth. Strong command of international tax treaties, BEPS, transfer pricing, permanent-establishment risk and indirect tax. Working knowledge of GCC corporate tax and VAT, and of India tax, is a strong advantage. Multi-jurisdiction reach. Proven experience across EMEA, India and the Americas, coordinating external advisors in multiple countries. Independence and judgement. Able to own the Group tax position, challenge advisors and business alike and give the CFO a clear view of risk and options. Language. Fluent, precise English, written and spoken. Proactive , the kind of adviser who brings the CFO the risk and the recommended solution together.