Rutika Hardikar CA

Rutika is a Principal Consultant at Alchemy Search, where she leads the firm’s specialized tax recruitment division. As a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a rich background in tax consulting, Rutika brings a unique and highly technical perspective to the executive search industry. Her firsthand experience in navigating the intricacies of the tax sector enables her to deeply understand the specific technical requirements of her clients and the career trajectories of her candidates.

“I moved into recruitment with a clear aim: to bridge the talent gap in Tax, and ensure that recruitment is a ‘win-win’ situation for all. “I was drawn to Alchemy because it has such a personalized and customized approach towards recruitment. We also stand out from other agencies because we work to bring tax and finance professionals from various backgrounds together through our various networking events. No-one else is offering this.”

Approach to recruitment: As a recruiter, it is important to understand people and build relationships based on trust. It is an incredible feeling to be a small part of shaping someone’s career or helping a business find the right talent.

Dubai highlights: Dubai is such a vibrant city, full of life and a melting pot of cultures. I love going on road trips at weekends with my family. We love to explore other emirates, and visit local cafés and restaurants.

Specializing in:

• Corporate Tax
• International Tax & Transfer Pricing
• Indirect Tax
• Transaction Tax
• Tax Technology
• Tax Controversy & Litigation

Recent Placements:

• Group Head of Tax – Retail
• Head of Tax – Retail, Consulting
• Corporate Tax Director – Consulting
• Tax Manager – Real Estate, Aviation, Manufacturing
• Transfer Pricing Manager – Commodity Trading,
• Consulting
• VAT Manager – Real Estate, Consulting
• Tax Analyst – Construction, Consulting