Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, is a leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.
Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.
We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.
If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.
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The Manager – Taxes is responsible for leading Blue Dart's direct and indirect taxation function, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws while optimizing tax processes, governance, and risk management. The role oversees all tax reporting, statutory compliance, tax provisioning, litigation support, audits, and regulatory engagements across the organization.
Operating within a complex multi-location logistics and aviation-enabled business environment, the incumbent partners closely with Finance, Business, Legal, Treasury, Internal Audit, external consultants, statutory authorities, and auditors to ensure accurate tax positions, timely statutory filings, and effective tax risk management.
The role also drives tax automation, digital compliance initiatives, ERP governance, AI-enabled analytics, and continuous process improvements aligned with DHL Group standards and listed company requirements.
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage the organization's direct and indirect tax function by ensuring statutory compliance, minimizing tax risks, strengthening governance, supporting business decisions through tax advisory, and driving digital transformation of tax processes.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Tax Strategy & Governance
Lead the overall direct and indirect tax function for the organization.
Develop and implement tax governance frameworks aligned with statutory requirements and DHL Group policies.
Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, GST Act, Customs regulations, and other applicable tax laws.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact.
Advise senior management on tax implications of strategic business decisions.
Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance
Oversee timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing and other statutory returns.
Review tax computations, provisions, deferred tax calculations, and disclosures.
Ensure accurate tax accounting and statutory compliance across all business locations.
Review complex tax transactions and provide guidance to finance teams.
Tax Reporting & Financial Closures
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisioning activities.
Ensure accurate tax balances within financial statements.
Review tax reconciliations between ERP, General Ledger, and statutory returns.
Support financial close processes by ensuring tax accuracy.
Tax Audit, Assessments & Litigation
Lead tax assessments, departmental audits, GST audits, and income tax proceedings.
Manage responses to tax notices and regulatory inquiries.
Coordinate with external consultants and legal advisors on tax litigation.
Develop strategies for timely closure of tax disputes while minimizing financial exposure.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
Strengthen internal financial controls related to taxation.
Identify emerging tax risks and implement mitigation measures.
Ensure audit readiness through complete documentation and compliance records.
Support Internal Audit, IFC testing, and SOX (where applicable).
ERP, Automation & Digital Transformation
Lead tax-related ERP configurations and system enhancements.
Drive automation of tax reconciliations, compliance reporting, and dashboards.
Promote AI-enabled tax analytics for anomaly detection and compliance monitoring.
Improve tax processes through digital transformation initiatives
Stakeholder Management
Partner with Business Finance, R2R, AP, AR, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, and Operations on taxation matters.
Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities, statutory auditors, and external consultants.
Provide proactive tax advisory to business leadership on new initiatives and commercial transactions.
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop the Tax team.
Allocate work, monitor performance, and build functional capability.
Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Drive employee development and succession planning within the taxation function.
Education:
Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)
Experience:
10–15 years of progressive experience in direct and indirect taxation.
Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations.
Strong exposure to GST, Corporate Tax, TDS, Transfer Pricing, Tax Audits, and Litigation.
Experience working with ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle or equivalent).
Exposure to tax technology, automation, and digital compliance solutions
Technical Skills:
Direct & Indirect Taxation
Corporate Tax Planning
GST & TDS Compliance
Tax Litigation Management
Financial Reporting
ERP Tax Configuration
Tax Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Tax Automation & Analytics
Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking
Decision Making
Business Partnership
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
High Integrity & Governance Focus
Key Performance Indicators:
KRAs
KPIs
Statutory Compliance
100% on-time filing of all tax returns with zero major non-compliance
Tax Risk Management
Zero significant tax penalties due to compliance failures
Tax Provision Accuracy
Variance within acceptable threshold against final tax assessment
Audit & Litigation
Timely closure of tax assessments and notices
Financial Reporting
Accurate tax reporting in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Internal Controls
No major audit observations related to taxation
Process Automation
Successful implementation of tax automation and digital initiatives
Process Improvement
Minimum two tax process improvement initiatives annually
Team Development
Achievement of team performance and capability development goals
Stakeholder Satisfaction
Timely resolution of tax-related business queries and advisory support
Why join DHL Blue Dart?
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.
This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.
Disclaimer:
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.
Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.
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