Manager - Direct Taxation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Drive tax planning initiatives to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Assess tax implications of business transactions and regulatory changes.
• Support management on tax risk mitigation and compliance matters.

Financial

• Manage quarterly advance tax calculations and payments.
• Oversee annual income tax return filing and related compliances.
• Ensure timely withholding tax (TDS) compliance and reporting.
• Manage tax provisions and support financial reporting requirements.

Operational

• Lead tax audits, transfer pricing audits, and related compliance activities.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, and departmental queries.
• Coordinate annual legal confirmations for open tax assessments and litigations.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities to ensure timely closure of matters.

Skills

• Direct Taxation & Tax Planning
• Transfer Pricing
• Tax Assessments & Litigation Management
• Income Tax & TDS Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Educational Qualification

• CA or Equivalent

Years of Experience

• 8+ years

Relevant Experience

• Experience in direct taxation, transfer pricing, tax audits, assessments, and compliance within a manufacturing organization.