Tax Lead

Pronto is looking for a strong functional leader to anchor our tax function as we scale operations. We are seeking a Tax Lead who is not just a compliance checkbox-ticker, but a strategic partner to the business. You will be responsible for end-to-end tax management (Direct & Indirect) and, crucially, for interpreting complex tax laws to safeguard the companys interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Tax Advisory & Litigation

• Interpret & defend: Analyze complex tax implications for new business models (specifically regarding aggregators, gig-workers, and service delivery). Provide clear, legally backed opinions to leadership.
• Litigation management: Lead the drafting of responses to notices, appeals, and submissions. Represent Pronto before tax authorities and handle assessment proceedings aggressively and ethically.
• Risk assessment: Proactively identify tax risks in our operational model and implement mitigation strategies before they become liabilities.

2. Indirect Taxation (GST)

• Compliance mastery: Oversee monthly/annual GST filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C) ensuring 100% accuracy for a high-volume transaction business.
• E-commerce specifics: Manage TCS (Tax Collected at Source) requirements under GST for e-commerce operators.
• Input Tax Credit (ITC): Maximize ITC eligibility and manage reconciliations (2A/2B) to prevent leakage.

3. Direct Taxation & Regulatory

• Corporate Tax: Handle advance tax computations, deferred tax working, and Income Tax Return (ITR) filings.
• Withholding Tax: Ensure strict compliance with TDS/TCS provisions (domestic and international payments).
• Transfer Pricing: (If applicable) Maintain documentation and ensure arm's length pricing for any related party transactions.

4. Audits & Systems

• Lead the tax component of Statutory and Internal Audits (including Big 4 audits).
• Collaborate with the Tech/Product teams to automate tax logic in the billing systems (e.g., correct HSN/SAC codes, state-specific tax rules).

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Experience: 710 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of Big 4 tax consulting and industry experience (ideally in E-commerce, Startups, or Aggregators).
• Technical Edge: deeply versed in GST laws regarding "Marketplace" vs. "full service" models and labor/ tax implications.

What we're looking for:

• Decisive: Willing to make tough calls on tax positions and back them up with logic and law.
• Resilient: Comfortable handling scrutiny from tax officers and auditors.
• Communicator: Can explain complex tax issues to non-finance stakeholders (Founders, Ops, Tech).