Assistant Manager/Manager - Direct Taxation

Job Description Assistant Manager / Manager Direct Taxation

Location: Mumbai
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) First Attempt / Second Attempt
Experience: 36 years in Direct Taxation

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle end-to-end direct tax compliance and advisory assignments for clients.
• Manage income tax return preparation, review and filing for companies and individuals.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, appeals and related proceedings before tax authorities.
• Provide advisory on corporate tax, TDS, tax planning and other direct tax matters.
• Conduct tax reviews and identify potential tax exposures and opportunities.
• Assist in tax audits and preparation/review of tax audit reports.
• Research and interpret provisions of the Income Tax Act, rules, circulars and judicial pronouncements.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review work performed by junior team members and provide guidance.
• Support business development initiatives and prepare technical proposals/presentations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3–6 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation.
• CA qualified in first or second attempt.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act and direct tax regulations.
• Good analytical, communication and client-handling skills.
• Prior experience in a CA firm, consulting firm or corporate tax function will be preferred.