Job Description

Tax Compliance and Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all direct tax returns, including corporate income tax, TDS, and other applicable taxes. Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions, including deferred tax calculations, for financial statement reporting purposes. Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and international tax laws. Tax Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies for the manufacturing business to minimize tax liabilities and improve overall tax position. Analyze and evaluate tax implications of potential business decisions and transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and financing arrangements. Transfer Pricing: Oversee the preparation and documentation of transfer pricing policies and reports in line with international guidelines and local tax regulations. Manage intercompany agreements and ensure compliance with transfer pricing laws. Audit and Disputes: Lead and manage direct tax audits and resolve any tax-related disputes with local tax authorities. Work with external tax advisors to manage and respond to any tax authority inquiries or audits. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operations teams, to ensure tax strategies align with business objectives. Provide tax advice and updates to senior management on key tax developments and their potential impact on business operations. Process Improvement: Review and improve existing tax processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency and minimize risk of non-compliance. Implement best practices for direct tax management in a manufacturing environment.