Manager : Taxation (Chartered Accountant)

Job Summary:
The incoming candidate should have the experience:

1. Handling of Direct & Indirect Taxation of Corporate House, preferably with Real Estate experience;
2. Good understanding on Income Tax, GST and EXIM Laws;
3. Good inter-personal skills and able to co-ordinate with various departments in getting the accounts audited;
4. Responsible for actively leading the Taxation compliance and timely tax assessments of both Income Tax and GST;
5. Have good understanding of IFRS, IND-AS, I-GAAP and US-GAAP).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting:
1. Ensure timely compliance with all direct tax regulations, including corporate tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing provisions.
2. Prepare and review of TDS returns, tax returns, manage tax filings, and handle all statutory submissions in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
3. Support the preparation and review of data for tax audits and assessments; coordinate with consultants and tax authorities as required.
4. Administer quarterly and annual advance tax calculations and payments for all entities.
5. Ensuring necessary compliance to foreign remittances.
6. Reconciliation of Form 26AS with books of accounts.
7. 1% TDS correction requests raised by customers.

1. Tax planning and advisory services:
1. Collaborate with senior management and external advisors on tax strategy, share compliance updates.
2. Assist with special advisory and strategic projects under the direction of the Head of Tax.
3. Assist in tax planning initiatives and contribute to structuring solutions for new / existing business deals from a tax perspective.

1. Process Management & Automation
1. Participate in the improvement of tax compliance processes, systems, and automation initiatives.
2. Maintain organized documentation for all direct tax matters viz. litigation trackers, refund trackers and ensure data readiness for audits and internal reviews/audits.

1. Stakeholder Management and Team support:
1. Liaise with tax consultants and government authorities for assessments, appeals, and compliance-related proceedings.
2. Work closely with the finance and business development teams across regions to ensure alignment and timely compliance.
3. Foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Key Skills Required:

1. Strong knowledge of Direct Tax laws and regulations
2. Proficient in tax compliance tools and SAP (preferred)
3. Skilled in MS Excel
4. Analytical mindset with attention to detail
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
6. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
7. Team player with leadership potential
8. Exposure to domestic structuring assignments and real estate tax issues (e.g. 1% TDS)
9. Experience working with organizations having a turnover of at least INR 100 Crore (good to have)
10. Familiarity with tax implications specific to the construction or real estate industry is a plus (good to have)

Desired Work Experience and Qualification:

1. CA with 5 - 7 years of post-qualification experience preferably in real estate, infrastructure, or large corporates.
2. Strong knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management practices.

Job Location : Powai, Mumbai
Reports To : CFO