Uber

Indirect Tax Head, India South Asia

Gurugram, India · full_time

About the job

About the Role

You will lead Uber's indirect tax across India and South Asia (InSA), partnering with business leaders to support growth, manage tax risk and navigate a complex regulatory environment. This role combines regional strategy and team leadership with hands-on involvement in business advisory, tax controversy and the evolution of our tax processes.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the regional agenda. Own the InSA indirect tax strategy, aligned with global tax priorities, including governance, risk management and clear communication of material risks and opportunities to leadership.
  • Partner with the business. Act as the primary indirect tax partner for InSA leadership, working closely with Policy, Legal, Business, Product and other teams to provide practical advice that supports business decisions.
  • Shape products and business models. Advise on new and evolving products, business models, pricing, promotions and payment flows. Identify risks and opportunities early and help teams implement commercially workable, tax-compliant solutions.
  • Lead controversy and litigation. Own the strategy and execution of indirect tax audits, disputes and litigation across InSA. Manage tax authority interactions, external advisors and internal stakeholders to develop defensible positions and drive resolution.
  • Navigate regulatory change. Monitor legislative developments, case law and enforcement trends across InSA. Assess their business implications and translate them into clear recommendations and implementation plans.
  • Develop the team. Lead the InSA indirect tax team through goal-setting, coaching and performance management. Build technical depth, commercial judgment and accountability across the team. Lead the adoption of AI and technology across recurring processes and advisory workflows to improve quality, reduce manual effort and increase capacity for strategic work.

    • What You'll Need

  • 12+ years of relevant tax experience in a law firm, Big 4 firm and/or industry, with substantial expertise in Indian GST. A relevant professional qualification, such as CA, or an advanced degree in tax or law.
  • A proven track record of managing tax audits, disputes and litigation. Strong commercial understanding and the ability to balance tax risk, business priorities and implementation constraints.
  • Strong technical judgment and hands-on experience advising on complex indirect tax matters, translating technical analysis into practical business recommendations. In-house tax advisory experience in a technology, e-commerce or platform business.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience developing teams and delivering outcomes through influence in a matrixed organisation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leaders. Experience with South Asian tax regimes beyond India and cross-border indirect tax issues.
  • The ability to operate independently, prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing business needs, changes in scope and unfamiliar challenges.