Manager - Direct Tax

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Taxation: Manage annual filing of tax returns and tax audits. Provide advisory for tax compliance and tax planning, and handle tax assessment proceedings.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee TP study & certifications, periodic review of TP margins, coordinating for internal transfer pricing documentation, advising on structuring of arrangements, and managing TP assessments.
• WHT Compliances: Review and manage Withholding Tax (WHT) compliances. Provide day-to-day advisory on WHT-related matters along with litigation proceedings.
• Personal Taxation: Advise on personal taxation, including Expatriate Taxation.
• Tax Planning and Structuring: Explore and execute tax planning options to optimize the Group's effective tax rate.
• Tax Accounting, Audit, and Risk Assessment: Manage tax accounting, including deferred tax adjustments and budgeting. Work closely with statutory and internal auditors. Conduct periodic risk assessment of open tax matters and adjustments for tax provisioning.
• US Tax Accounting: Review tax positions adopted from ASC 740 (FIN 48) and analyze the need for FIN 48 reserve along with quantification.
• Change Management: Provide regular updates to Key Management & Finance teams on recent developments and changes in direct tax provisions. Conduct periodic training for peer teams to ensure strict compliance with tax laws.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to learn, flexibility, and creativity.
• High attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and set priorities.
• Must have hands-on proficiency in managing Indian Tax returns, including preparation, filing, and related compliances, along with litigation management support.
• Should be a good team player to ensure timeliness and quality.
• Should be able to manage various tax initiatives and reporting initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Excellent presentation skills and Excel proficiency.

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of GST (Indirect Tax).
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience working in Multinational / Big Four firms in core Tax functions.