India Direct Tax Manager - Corporate Tax & Litigation

You would be responsible for managing the entire spectrum of Tax compliance, Litigation, Planning, and M&A for the India region, which currently constitutes 6 legal entities. Your role will involve developing and implementing tax strategies to ensure compliance with local regulations and optimize tax efficiency. In addition, you will be responsible for handling any tax-related litigation and providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions. All aspects of internal advisories, including risk assessment and mitigation, will also be part of your scope of work. As a candidate, you must hold a CA qualification with 7-10 years of relevant work experience in Corporate Tax, Direct Tax, Litigation, and Transfer Pricing. The job location is in Bangalore. You are expected to manage a team of 1-2 individuals and be accountable for IC operations. Your responsibilities will include driving automation initiatives in various tasks and overseeing all direct tax activities of Indian firms, including M&A and structuring. You should have experience in mergers and acquisitions, hands-on knowledge of Indian tax regulations, familiarity with the Indian Income tax Act, TDS rules, etc. Your ability to manage tax assessments, prepare necessary submissions, and understand Transfer Pricing provisions is essential. Additionally, you should have an understanding of GST regulations in India and experience in handling tax returns for foreign countries like the US, Canada, etc. Your tasks will involve evaluating tax implications for various types of transactions under the DTAA, securing Nil/lower tax deduction certificates, collaborating with tax advisors, and attending the income tax office for necessary follow-ups. You will also be responsible for tax-related notes for FS, including calculations for contingent liability, and the preparation of quarterly provisions for tax calculations.,