Associate Manager Direct Tax

Company Description SZK Global Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., a member of the specialized professional services SGC Group, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Global Consulting Co., Ltd., Japan, supporting Japanese and other international companies operating in India. The organization provides a broad range of services including accounting, compliance, tax advisory, and M&A, following international best practices to address complex business challenges. SZK Global Consulting focuses on helping organizations work smarter, grow faster, and manage risk and regulatory requirements effectively. The company is driven by a purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems for its clients.
Role Description The Associate Manager – Direct Tax is a full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram. This role involves managing direct tax assignments, including tax planning, tax compliance, and tax preparation for corporate clients, particularly Japanese and other international businesses in India. The associate manager will review tax computations and returns, interpret and apply relevant tax laws, and support tax assessments, audits, and advisory projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and internal teams, preparing technical memos and documentation, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of all direct tax-related deliverables. The role also requires monitoring regulatory changes, contributing to process improvements, and supporting the team in developing best practices in direct taxation.
Qualifications

• Strong expertise in tax planning and tax strategy, with the ability to optimize direct tax positions within applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in tax compliance and tax preparation, including preparation and review of tax returns and related filings.
• Solid understanding of tax law and direct tax regulations, with practical experience applying tax legislation to corporate situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of direct tax concepts and practices, including corporate taxation and cross-border tax considerations.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or equivalent in taxation, accounting, or finance.
• Relevant experience in direct tax roles, ideally within consulting, professional services, or corporate tax departments.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and client management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and tax-related software; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain high professional and ethical standards.