Deputy Manager - Taxation

Job Title: Deputy Manager Taxation

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Job Summary:

The Deputy Manager Taxation will be responsible for managing the organization's tax compliance, planning, and reporting functions. The role involves ensuring adherence to direct and indirect tax regulations, managing assessments, and advising internal teams on tax-related matters to optimize tax exposure and risk.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Taxation (Income Tax):

• Ensure accurate computation and timely filing of income tax returns.
• Manage advance tax calculations, tax audits, and TDS compliance.
• Liaise with consultants and legal teams for income tax litigation and assessments.
• Monitor changes in direct tax laws and ensure compliance.

2. Indirect Taxation (GST, etc.):

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, etc.).
• Reconciliation of GST input tax credit (ITC) with GSTR-2A/2B.
• Handle GST audits, notices, appeals, and queries from authorities.
• Maintain robust documentation to support ITC claims and tax positions.

3. Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Provide tax inputs on contracts, new business transactions, and cross-border dealings.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure tax-efficient structuring of transactions.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and suggest necessary process or policy updates.

Experience in taxation i.e. handling of Direct (Income Tax) and Indirect taxes (GST) : 3 to 10 years

Candidates should have thorough knowledge and work experience in the following activities and should be responsible for timely completion and reporting of following activities:

Relating to Income Tax

TDS workings checking and finalisation periodically

Timely filing of TDS Returns in compliance with statutory provisions

Submission of Application to the IT Department for Lower Deduction of Tax if necessary

Should be well versed with the Registration process and requirements for New PAN, TAN, GST etc

Should possess thorough knowledge of Tally Software operation and generating required reports as and when necessary.

Working and finalisation of Depreciation and Fixed Assets values as per Companies Act and as per Income Tax Act.

Collection of details of savings and other expenses from individual employees for finalising the tax to be deducted from the employees having taxable income and Issue of Form 16 to the respective employees before the due date.

Attending IT notices and submission of replies in coordination with Auditors and management.

4. Compliance & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and timely tax-related documentation and reports.
• Prepare MIS reports related to taxation for management review.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.

5. Team Coordination:

• Support and guide junior team members in tax-related matters.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Projects teams to ensure smooth tax compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / LL.B (preferred for tax specialization).

• Experience:

  1015 years of experience in taxation, preferably in infrastructure, EPC, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax, GST, TDS, and tax litigation.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally) and Microsoft Excel.