Manager - Tax & Regulatory

As Manager - Tax & Regulatory at BitDelta, you lead Indian tax compliance, crypto tax reporting and tax litigation for a technology-led digital asset trading platform built for Indian users. You report to the Head of Finance and work across Finance, Product, Technology and Operations to translate Indian tax requirements into reliable transaction data, reconciliations and reporting controls. This role demands hands-on experience managing Indian tax matters for a cryptocurrency or digital asset business.

What you'll do

• Manage corporate income tax computations, advance tax workings, income tax returns and tax audit schedules for the relevant Indian entities, and review current and deferred tax workings with Controllership to reconcile tax computations to the books and supporting schedules.
• Maintain an obligation-wise compliance calendar, assign preparation and review responsibilities, and ensure filings and tax payments meet applicable deadlines.
• Evaluate the Indian tax implications of business arrangements and new products, document significant positions and obtain specialist advice where required.
• Own GST return preparation and review, outward supply reconciliations, input tax credit checks, reverse-charge workings and applicable annual compliance.
• Reconcile GST returns and portal records with sales, purchase and general ledger data; resolve mismatches, vendor documentation gaps and eligible refund matters.
• Review vendor and payroll withholding, TDS deposits, statements, certificates and corrections with AP and HR, including applicable withholding on virtual digital asset transactions.
• Maintain auditable workings for deductions, payments and return disclosures, and investigate short deductions, unmatched credits and filing exceptions.
• Review GST registrations and amendments and validate tax classification, place-of-supply and applicable invoicing requirements in coordination with Product and Finance.
• Own applicable Indian virtual digital asset and crypto-asset tax reporting, including transaction-level workings, exchange-related withholding records and prescribed statements where applicable.
• Reconcile platform transaction records, customer tax identifiers, consideration values, tax deductions, ledger balances and filed information to establish complete reporting trails.
• Work with Product and Technology to define tax data requirements, validate system calculations and test changes affecting transaction classification, tax deductions and reporting.
• Monitor changes in Indian crypto tax requirements and coordinate implementation across Finance and Operations, retaining evidence of reviews and corrections.
• Manage GST and income tax notices, assessments, departmental queries and appeals; maintain a register of deadlines, exposures, submissions and next actions.
• Prepare factual workings and draft responses, organize supporting evidence and coordinate representations with authorized advisers and counsel.
• Review the Tax Executive's work and establish checklists, filing archives and backup arrangements for recurring compliance.
• Support statutory and internal audits with tax schedules and explanations, and communicate approved tax treatment to AP, HR and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance on Indian tax-related information requests while maintaining clear responsibility for tax decisions and submissions.

What you bring

• Chartered Accountant qualification with 4-6 years of relevant experience in Indian direct tax, GST, TDS, tax compliance and litigation.
• Mandatory hands-on experience handling Indian taxation and crypto tax reporting for a cryptocurrency or digital asset business, either in-house or through substantive client engagements.
• Practical experience with virtual digital asset transaction data, tax deductions, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing notices, assessments or litigation, including drafting responses and coordinating with advisers.
• Strong Excel skills, experience with tax portals and accounting systems, and the ability to review large datasets and identify exceptions.
• Clear written communication, sound judgment and strong ownership of deadlines and confidential information.

Nice to have

• Experience in a crypto exchange or digital asset platform with substantial transaction volumes.
• Big Four or comparable tax advisory experience alongside practical responsibility for compliance delivery.
• Experience improving tax data pipelines, reconciliation processes and filing controls with Product or Technology teams.

About BitDelta

BitDelta India is a technology-led digital asset trading platform built for Indian users, focusing on security, transparency and user experience. Backed by experienced fintech and technology professionals, the platform combines secure infrastructure, intuitive product design and a responsible approach to support India's growing digital asset ecosystem.