Manager - Finance (Direct Tax)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle assessment proceedings and liaise with tax authorities.
• Draft rectification applications and ensure execution by the Assessing Officer.
• Draft appeals for various appellate levels up to the Tribunal.
• Research and analyze direct tax and transfer pricing issues; prepare detailed submissions.
• Prepare replies to tax authorities for penalty notices, stay of demand, demand adjustments, and appeal effect applications.
• Assist in obtaining lower withholding tax certificates.
• Prepare and file corporate tax returns.
• Independently manage TDS return filings.
• Prepare advance tax computations based on financial estimates.
• Assist in advising on international tax matters, including interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Manufacturing Team
• Legal Team
• Sales and Marketing Team
• Senior Management

External

• Auditors
• Consultants

Key Performance Indicators

• Enhance communication and collaboration with regional finance managers
• Contribute to strategic and annual financial planning
• Support forecasting and re-estimates
• Conduct company performance analysis

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (2017–2020)

Experience:

• 4–7 years of tax experience (Big 4 preferred) and/or with a multinational company (MNC)
• Experience in corporate taxation and knowledge of international taxation laws and regulations

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Business acumen with adaptability to dynamic environments
• Proactive, resourceful, and hands-on with strong initiative