Manager - Taxation

Role Purpose:

Direct Taxation

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate income tax returns, advance tax, and other statutory filings.
• Oversee tax provisioning and deferred tax computation for financial statements in accordance with Ind AS and IFRS.
• Tax Planning & Advisory
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
• Transfer Pricing
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and compliance for cross-border transactions.
• Liaise with consultants and ensure adherence to global TP regulations.
• Working Capital unblocking initiatives (Refund and Lower Withholding tax)
• Prepare the working for Lower Withholding Tax and ensure that the lower WHT certificate application is made within time
• Ensure lower WHT applied within the organization to optimize working captial
• Liaising with the consultant for refund follow
• Global Reporting
• Monthly accounting entry as per Management reporting
• Monthly review of ETR and DTA/DTL
• Monthly/Quarterly dataflow submission
• Closely coordinate with Global Tax accounting team for various submissions
• Transfer Pricing
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and compliance for cross-border transactions.
• Litigation & Representation
• Handle tax assessments, appeals, and represent the company before tax authorities.
• Prepare responses to notices and manage litigation strategy with external counsel.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure tax compliance in operations.
• Engage with external advisors and auditors for tax matters.
• Process Improvement & Controls
• Implement robust internal controls for tax compliance and reporting.
• Drive automation and process efficiency in tax operations.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10–15 years of experience in Direct Taxation, preferably in a large corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Act, Transfer Pricing regulations, Ind AS/IFRS, and international tax principles.
• Experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and litigation.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.