Senior Tax Manager (direct & Indirect)

Role & responsibilities

• Qualified CA with 5+ years post qualification experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Working experience in SAP-FICO is an added preference. • Candidate should be willing to travel for attending Hearings with the GST authorities and Income tax authorities who may be located across India. • Proficient in written and spoken English. • Candidate should demonstrate an interest and ability to stay connected h ongoing developments in the field of taxation, on a continuous basis. Key Responsibilities: This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual who seeks a position in a fast paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be based in Mumbai, responsible for managing all direct & indirect tax matters emanating from our Groups activities in India. Main responsibilities include: • Identify the applicable direct and indirect tax compliances for all group entities and ensure all compliances are completed on time and the workings, challans return copies etc. are properly documented. • Timely preparation or review of quarterly TDS returns and Advance Tax. • Oversee the preparation & submission of monthly and annual GST returns. • Ensure correct withholding of taxes and timely payment of TDS every month • Review of applicable annual forms like FLA returns, Form 29B, Form 10CCB, Form 64B, Form 61A etc. • Review of Form 15CA and 15CB • First point of contact for colleagues for providing support & advice with relation to specific transactions that has Tax/GST impact. • Follow up the evolution of tax laws, spot tax saving opportunities & tax risks, and report accordingly. • Handle Tax & GST litigations independently and ensure timely submission against Notices. This includes liaisoning with Tax & GST Authorities. • Prepare GST Litigation status, Income Tax litigation status and scrutiny assessment status chart on monthly basis • Follow up with authorities for Income tax refund and raise grievances wherever required • Proactively manage Tax audits, & Income tax return filing for the Group SPVs in close collaboration with Auditors. • Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation (SDT) in coordination with Auditors. • Support F&A Team for timely closure of quarterly & yearly financials (Tax provision, DTA/DTL, Tax contingencies etc) • Evaluate tax issues/exposures related to Notices and report the actionable to the management. • Ensure that all GST input credits are properly availed and utilized. • Review of monthly reconciliation of GST Returns with books and suggest accounting team for necessary corrective actions like offsetting entries in books.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualified CA with 5+ years post qualification experience in direct and indirect taxation.
• Working experience in SAP-FICO is an added preference. • Candidate should be willing to travel for attending Hearings with the GST authorities and Income tax authorities who may be located across India. • Proficient in written and spoken English. • Candidate should demonstrate an interest and ability to stay connected h ongoing developments in the field of taxation, on a continuous basis.