India Tax Lead - Tax, APAC

Stripe is seeking an experienced tax leader to own its India tax agenda and serve as the principal tax partner for its business and entities in India.

The successful candidate will have a broad remit across all India tax matters, including leading direct tax, tax compliance and controls, controversy, planning, policy developments, product and market expansion, and business advisory. They will work closely with Stripe's global SME teams on India-specific indirect tax and transfer pricing matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and leading Stripe's end-to-end India tax agenda
• Managing India tax controversy, including risk assessment, audit and litigation strategy, and engagement with tax authorities
• Identifying emerging India tax risks and opportunities and communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Building and maintaining robust India tax controls, documentation, and processes
• Advising on India aspects of new products, commercial arrangements, and strategic initiatives
• Monitoring and interpreting legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments in India
• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, tax authorities, and external advisers

The ideal candidate will have:

• 12+ years of relevant India tax experience in a Big 4 firm, law firm, or multinational organisation
• A professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant, lawyer, or equivalent
• Significant hands-on experience leading India tax audits, assessments, appeals, or litigation
• Broad working knowledge of Indian direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and withholding tax
• Strong judgement and the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, pragmatic recommendations

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment
• Experience in technology, payments, or financial services
• Experience with tax policy or industry engagement in India
• Familiarity with international tax issues