Manager - Tax

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Role Overview

The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations, and implementing strategies to optimize the company's tax position. The role includes handling direct and indirect taxes, coordinating audits, and advising leadership on tax implications of business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting:

  Ensure accurate and timely filing of Income Tax, GST, TDS and other statutory returns, manage tax provisions, and maintain balances in the general ledger.

• Audits & Assessments:

  Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities during audits and assessments, ensuring full compliance with changing tax laws and regulations.

• Tax Planning & Advisory:

  Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities, and advise leadership on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.

• Transfer Pricing & International Taxation:

  Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation, and ensure adherence to international taxation requirements across geographies.

• Collaboration & Leadership:

  Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to drive tax efficiency, while training and mentoring junior tax staff.

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA):

  A qualified Chartered Accountant with strong technical knowledge in direct and indirect taxes, corporate tax compliance, and financial reporting.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA):

  International accounting qualification (US or equivalent) with expertise in cross-border taxation, IFRS/US GAAP, and multinational compliance requirements.

Certifications (Preferred)

• International Taxation Certification:

  Demonstrated knowledge of global tax structures, double taxation treaties, and cross-border transaction advisory.

• Transfer Pricing Certification:

  Specialization in transfer pricing regulations, documentation, and compliance frameworks for multinational operations.

Qualifications / Experience

• 2 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in corporate taxation after completing CA or CPA, preferably in a multinational or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of direct & indirect tax laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle) and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities.