Manager _Direct Tax

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About the Role

Direct Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Taxation:

   Manage annual filing of tax returns and audits. Provide tax advisory and ensure day-to-day compliance and litigation support.

2. Transfer Pricing:

   Coordinate TP studies and certifications, maintain documentation, review margins, and support TP assessments and litigation.

3. Tax Planning & Structuring:

   Explore and implement strategies to optimize the organization’s effective tax rate.

4. Tax Accounting & Audit:

   Handle deferred tax adjustments, budgeting, and tax provisions in coordination with statutory auditors.

5. US Tax Reporting:

   Review tax positions under

   ASC 740 (FIN 48)

   and ensure

   SoX compliance

   .

6. Change Management:

   Update leadership on tax law changes and conduct periodic training for finance teams.

7. WHT Compliance:

   Ensure timely and accurate

   Withholding Tax (TDS)

   compliance and advisory.

Mandatory Skills

• Deep expertise in

  Corporate Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and US Tax Reporting (ASC 740 / FIN 48)

• Sound understanding of

  Direct Tax Laws, Cross-Border Treaties, and Tax Structuring

• Hands-on experience in

  Indian Tax Return preparation, filing, and compliance

• Exposure to

  SAP

  preferred
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant

  with 9–12 years of experience (7–9 years exclusively in taxation)
• Preference for candidates who cleared CA in the

  first attempt

  (2–3 attempts acceptable with strong experience)
• Prior experience in

  IT companies or Big 4 firms

  (avoid small firms or shared services backgrounds)
• Must possess a

  confident and professional demeanor

  with strong stakeholder management skills
• Stable career history with no frequent job changes
  

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and manage

  end-to-end Direct Tax operations

  in a dynamic, global organization
• Exposure to

  cross-border taxation

  and

  US reporting standards

• Collaborative environment with strong focus on professional growth and tax innovation