CA Manager

This role is for one of Weekday's clients. You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and the job location is Hyderabad. As a dynamic and experienced Manager - Chartered Accountant, your primary focus will be on Direct Taxation, which includes Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, and International Taxation. Join our tax advisory and compliance team to provide high-quality solutions to clients across various industries and geographies. Your responsibilities as a CA Manager will include leading multiple engagements, overseeing end-to-end tax compliance, offering strategic advisory services, nurturing client relationships, and guiding junior team members. Key responsibilities include: - Direct Tax Management: Lead and manage direct tax compliance for corporates and individuals, including preparation, review, and timely filing of income tax returns, TDS returns, and advance tax calculations. - Corporate Tax Advisory: Advise domestic and multinational clients on corporate tax planning, optimization strategies, and structuring transactions in accordance with evolving tax laws and regulations. - International Taxation: Provide insights and support on cross-border taxation issues, including interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), Transfer Pricing, and BEPS guidelines. Handle tax residency and Permanent Establishment (PE) advisory for clients with global presence. - Personal Tax: Manage HNI clients and senior management taxation, including salary structuring, capital gains, and wealth planning, ensuring maximum efficiency and compliance. - Representation & Litigation: Represent clients before tax authorities for assessments, appeals, and scrutiny cases. Prepare and review necessary documentation and submissions for litigation support. - Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of junior consultants and analysts. Provide technical guidance, review deliverables, and ensure quality control in all assignments. - Client Relationship Management: Serve as a primary advisor to clients. Understand client needs, anticipate risks, and deliver value-added solutions to maintain long-term, trusted relationships. - Tax Updates & Risk Management: Monitor regulatory updates and court rulings. Communicate implications to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure internal compliance with tax processes and risk controls. Key Skills & Qualifications: - Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) - mandatory. Additional certifications in International Tax or Transfer Pricing are a plus. - Experience: 5+ years of post-qualification experience in direct tax, corporate taxation, and international tax, preferably in a CA firm, Big 4, or corporate tax department. - Tax Expertise: Proficient understanding of the Income Tax Act, DTAA, OECD guidelines, TP regulations, GAAR, and recent amendments. - Analytical Skills: Strong interpretation skills for statutes, case laws, and financial data. Ability to provide strategic and practical tax advice. - Technology: Experience with tax software (e.g., Winman, Tally, Excel, SAP) and proficiency in MS Office Suite. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex tax issues to clients and regulatory authorities. - Leadership & Organization: Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a time-bound manner.,