Direct Tax Manager

Direct Tax Manager

The business and tax landscapes have changed dramatically, and the pace and complexity of change continues to increase. We help you navigate this shifting landscape. Governments are tempering the need for revenue with increased competition for labor and capital. Tax authorities are adapting their enforcement strategies, focus and policies in response to the changing dynamics of business. Companies are balancing competing priorities, ensuring they maintain compliance while adding value and help to effectively manage tax obligations by uncovering tax risks and opportunities.

As a direct tax services professional at EY, you will handle engagements related to Direct Tax Laws, Appeals, Corporate Tax restructuring, Tax Advisory and consulting. Profile will also involve dealing with International Tax and treaties related matter and handling FEMA/RBI compliance. Good inter-personal skills, marketing skills and good acumen of client business is essential.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and Implement accounts strategy for DT offerings targeted at clients within identified industry segments and market segments
• Develop and sell new solutions (managed services, distinct technology solutions etc.) for the DT practice as part of the GTM initiative
• Enhance internal and external awareness of EY DT services (branding) and support development of proposals/presentations etc as required
• Build strong relationships across all Service Lines and with the BD team to help surface new client opportunities and drive sales
• Periodic monitoring and reporting of sales opportunities, pipeline and wins
• Identify opportunities for other services and support in cross-sell for Tax, CoSec & other services
• Leading and coordinating the planning and management of assignments including pricing, billing and recovery, maximizing fee opportunities with guidance from the Partner.
• Creating / managing independent relationships with clients and building broad networks within the firm locally and internationally.
• Contribute to firms profitability by generating additional work from existing clients and supporting in selling new client proposals.
• Expands opportunities with existing clients, identifies and acts on referrals in relation to the Service Line.
• Providing perspective to clients on trends and emerging practices in the local and global market in relation to clients operations.
• Is involved in developing new products, services and delivery methods linked to the area of specialization.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical ability, logical and problem solving approach on complex issues.
• Strong marketing and business development skills.
• Technical competence in Tax and also the industry / specialized field
• Strong leadership skills to create high performance climate; serve as a role model, mentor, coach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A qualified Chartered accountant
• 3-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in - Corporate tax, Personal tax or International Tax