Deputy Manager - Taxation

Corporate Tax team at Max Healthcare is responsible to ensure that the Company, all its subsidiaries and affiliates follow the tax strategy, governance and risk control framework approved by the Competent Authority. Tax Team is driving by purpose to serve to excel.

As we are entering into next phase of our growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive tax professional to join our team. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for tax compliance, provision, and strategic support across assigned entities within the Max Healthcare group. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of direct and indirect tax regulations, hands-on experience in tax computations, audits and assessments; and a passion for ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be a Qualified Chartered Accountant/CA-Inter
• Be a self-starter, motivated and result oriented individual
• Have minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience into Direct Taxes (Income Tax, TDS) and GST
• High attention to detail with a process-oriented mindset
• Have worked with mid/large organization/tax consulting firm

Key Responsibilities:

Given below is job description which captures the primary responsibility of the role. Depending upon the requirement/fitment, you may be assigned any other responsibility within the group:

Direct Taxation:

• Accurate advance tax computation and timely deposition for assigned entities.
• Prepare quarterly tax provisions, including accurate computation of Current and Deferred Tax.
• Support in computation and deposit TDS monthly, ensuring compliance and timely reconciliation.
• Prepare and maintain Tax Related Contingent Liability Schedules.
• Coordinate data collection and documentation for Tax Audits and ITR filings.
• Liaise with consultants for timely and accurate preparation and filing of Tax Audit Reports (TARs) and Income Tax Returns (ITRs).
• Ensure comprehensive review and filing of TARs and ITRs within statutory deadlines.
• Handle preparation and filing of Form 61/61A and manage TDS Receivable Reconciliation.
• Provide support in responding to tax notices, assisting in Income Tax and TDS Assessments.
• Facilitate issuance of Form 15CA/CB for foreign remittances, ensuring compliance with Domestic Tax Laws and DTAA provisions.

Indirect Taxation (GST):

• Ensure timely and accurate review and filing of GST returns and other related documentation for assigned entities.
• Collaborate on standardizing tax-related processes, preparing comprehensive process documentation, and ensuring consistent implementation across the Max Healthcare network.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements:

• Conduct periodic reviews of all tax-related control processes and record retention practices, identify process gaps, and implement remedial actions.
• Assist in the development and deployment of tax risk mitigation strategies.

Tax Advisory, Research & Strategic Support:

• Perform in-depth research on emerging tax issues impacting hospital industry, law amendments, and judicial pronouncements relevant to the business.
• Provide ad hoc tax support for strategic projects, Merger and Acquisition and organizational developments.