Lead - Taxation (Sr. Manager/ Manager)

In this role, you will be responsible for Tax Compliance & Reporting, Tax Planning & Strategy, Audit & Regulatory Liaison, International Tax/Transfer Pricing, Tax Accounting & Reporting, and Analytical & Strategic Competencies. Your key responsibilities will include: - Prepare, review, and file tax returns (Direct and In-direct taxes) before the due dates - Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory tax replies, compliances, and documents - Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings and provisions - Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize liabilities - Evaluate business proposals from a tax compliance perspective - Advise senior management on tax implications of strategic decisions - Handle tax assessments and audits (Direct and In-direct taxes) - Liaise with tax authorities and manage Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) and related filings - Experience in inter-company transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and benchmarking analysis - Familiarity with cross-border tax implications, withholding tax, and treaty benefits - Knowledge of GAAR, POEM, and M&A tax structuring - Skilled in tax provisioning, deferred tax computation, and reporting under Ind AS/IFRS - Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) for tax data extraction and reporting - Identify, assess, and mitigate potential tax exposures - Align strategic tax planning with overall business goals - Interpret and implement new tax laws, notifications, and judicial precedents - Analyze scenarios and forecast tax impacts of business decisions Additionally, the company is looking for candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience and a minimum qualification of CA/LLB. Key skills and attributes desired for this role include excellent analytical, data modeling, and prioritizing skills, highly developed oral and written communication skills, proficiency in market research, business plan creation, and presentation skills, strong influencing skills, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders, especially at the senior level. Preferred prior experience in handling taxation profiles is also a plus.,