Manager Direct Tax

Job Title: Manager – Direct Taxation

Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Head Office, KolkataReports To: Vice President – FinanceExperience Required: 10 – 15 YearsQualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee all aspects of Direct Taxation for the company, ensuring compliance with tax laws and timely completion of tax filings, audits, assessments, and strategic tax planning to optimize the organization’s tax liability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely computation and filing of all Income Tax Returns for the Company and its subsidiaries.
• Manage TDS/TCS compliance – deduction, payment, and filing of returns as per statutory timelines.
• Handle Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Audit requirements, coordinating with statutory auditors and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and related notifications/circulars.

2. Tax Assessments & Litigation

• Represent the company before Income Tax Authorities for scrutiny, assessments, and appeals.
• Prepare necessary documentation and coordinate with tax consultants/lawyers for ongoing litigation.
• Maintain records and documentation of all assessments and legal proceedings.
• Monitor and track status of tax cases, appeals, and ensure closure within timelines.

3. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Conduct regular tax planning and risk assessment to optimize tax outflow and ensure compliance.
• Provide strategic inputs to management on tax implications for business decisions, contracts, and investments.
• Evaluate the impact of changes in tax laws, Finance Acts, and judicial pronouncements, and advise management accordingly.

4. Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, Consultants and various Stakeholders on taxation matters.
• Provide timely MIS reports and tax status updates to management.
• Support finance team during finalization of accounts, ensuring proper provisioning for current and deferred taxes.

5. Process Improvement

• Develop and implement robust internal control mechanisms for tax compliance.
• Automate and streamline direct tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Direct Tax Laws, Transfer Pricing, and Tax Audit procedures.

Hands-on experience in handling tax assessments and appeals independently.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Tally) and MS Office tools.

Ability to handle multiple entities and complex tax structures.

Good communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Background:

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering industry (corporate environment preferred).

Exposure to group company taxation and inter-company transactions.

Prior experience in working with large corporate houses or consulting firms will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,700,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person