Manager - Direct Tax

Role Overview: You will provide Tax Compliance, Reporting, and Forecasting support to the specific country tax teams assigned. Your main responsibilities will include gathering inputs, collating data, analyzing information to compute tax, preparing necessary tax return work papers and forms, using available software applications like One source, Longview, SAP, PSGL, and any other internal or licensed applications needed for the job, utilizing automation to generate efficiency in current processes, maintaining strong working relationships with various stakeholders, supporting country tax in maintaining and updating Tax Risk Reports, collating Country by Country reporting information, supporting on extraction of tax audit information, maintaining Audit defence files, supporting various other ancillary processes and tasks, supporting the team in achieving common goals of the organization, being proactive in identifying areas of improvement, achieving efficiency and cost save targets, training new hires during onboarding, training the team for any updates, and providing general administrative support to finance teams. Key Responsibilities: - Understand the business model and specific tax requirements of the countries/entities under control - Help provide solutions to bring in efficiencies and partner with the country tax to meet all reporting and compliance requirements - Meet SLA timelines and quality at all times - Escalate any challenges faced in the process - Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values - Set appropriate tone and expectations from the team - Provide ongoing training and development of people - Ensure holders of critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified - Employ, engage, and retain high-quality people - Review team structure/capacity plans - Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports - Provide feedback and rewards in line with performance against responsibilities and objectives - Interpret the Group's financial information - Identify key issues and put in place appropriate controls and measures Qualification Required: - University degree preferable in Finance or Accounting (Mandatory) - Professional qualification such as CA, CWA, or MBA Finance (Desirable) - Minimum 2-3 years experience in tax and accounting environments (Desirable) - Good understanding of general tax principles and accounting treatment for taxes (current & deferred tax) - Good understanding or knowledge of Indian income-tax laws - Working knowledge on Excel, and automation tools like Python, etc About the Company: Standard Chartered is an international bank that is nimble enough to act and big enough for impact. For over 170 years, they have worked towards making a positive difference for clients, communities, and each other. They value difference and advocate inclusion, striving to drive commerce and prosperity through their unique diversity. If you are looking for a purposeful career in a bank that makes a difference, Standard Chartered is the place for you. They offer a range of benefits including core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, flexible working options, wellbeing support, continuous learning culture, and an inclusive and values-driven organization where everyone feels respected and can realize their full potential.,