Senior Manager Direct Taxation

Key Responsibilities-

A. Global Direct Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Manage and oversee direct tax compliance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Optimize corporate tax structures to minimize global direct tax liabilities through effective cross-border tax planning.
• Ensure compliance with evolving direct tax laws and regulations globally.

B. Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Direct Taxation

• Develop and implement transfer pricing policies aligned with OECD guidelines for USA, UK, Canada, EU, APAC, and India.
• Manage transfer pricing audits, documentation, and dispute resolution processes.
• Design and monitor intercompany pricing models ensuring arm’s length principles and regulatory compliance.

C. Tax Audits, Litigation & Risk Management

• Lead direct tax audits, investigations, and litigation management to minimize financial and reputational risks.
• Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities related to direct tax matters.
• Proactively manage tax risks and ensure timely resolution of tax disputes.

D. Business Restructuring & Tax Advisory

• Provide direct tax-efficient advice on business restructuring and entity structuring (branch vs subsidiary) to optimize withholding tax exposure and foreign tax credits.
• Support strategic business decisions with direct tax insights to minimize tax liabilities and manage risk.

E. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and regional tax teams to resolve complex direct tax issues.
• Partner with finance, legal, and business leadership to align tax strategies with business objectives.
• Support senior management with direct tax insights for strategic decision-making.

F. Leadership & Tax Function Development

• Mentor and develop direct tax team members, fostering technical expertise and collaborative culture.
• Support ongoing tax technology enablement and process improvements related to direct tax compliance and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive experience specializing in global

  direct tax

  management and advisory.
• Proven expertise in international direct tax laws, transfer pricing, corporate tax compliance, audits, and litigation.
• Strong experience in direct tax planning for cross-border transactions and business restructuring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting tax technology and process automation initiatives is preferred.

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex,. sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.