Manager - Direct Tax - CA

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Manager - Direct Tax to join our finance leadership team in Pune. In this role, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for all direct tax matters, overseeing complex compliance, tax planning, and advisory functions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional finance teams, external consultants, and senior leadership to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Your work will directly influence the organizations tax efficiency, mitigate financial risk, and ensure seamless adherence to domestic and international tax frameworks, ultimately safeguarding the companys bottom line and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the end-to-end direct tax compliance process, including the filing of corporate tax returns and withholding tax filings, to ensure 100% accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines.

- Lead international taxation initiatives, including Transfer Pricing documentation and cross-border transaction analysis, to optimize the global tax footprint and ensure compliance with BEPS guidelines.

- Represent the organization before tax authorities during assessments and appeals, leveraging technical expertise to resolve disputes and minimize tax exposure.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide tax-efficient structuring advice for new business initiatives, ensuring that commercial objectives align with regulatory requirements.

- Monitor legislative changes and judicial precedents to proactively update internal policies, keeping the organization ahead of potential tax risks.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrate deep technical proficiency in the Income Tax Act and international tax treaties, with a proven ability to interpret complex legal provisions for practical business application.

- Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to manage large datasets and financial models, ensuring precision in tax computations and reporting.

- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders and manage relationships with external auditors and consultants.

- Maintain a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or an equivalent professional degree, backed by a solid track record of managing tax portfolios for 4+ to 7 years.

- Show high adaptability to a hybrid work environment in Pune, balancing independent research with collaborative team-based problem solving.