Audit & Taxation Manager

Role Purpose

The Manager Audit & Taxation will be responsible for managing statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance with direct and indirect tax laws, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and strengthening audit, taxation, and accounting controls across branch offices.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Financial Reporting

• Manage end-to-end Statutory Audit and Tax Audit, including preparation of all audit schedules, workings, and supporting documents.
• Prepare complete Tax Audit details and disclosures for Form 3CD.
• Prepare statutory financial statements along with detailed Notes to Accounts in compliance with Indian GAAP (IGAAP).
• Coordinate with branch finance teams, statutory auditors, and tax auditors to resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely closure of audits with minimal observations and effective issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to the standard chart of accounts across branch offices for consistent accounting and reporting.

Direct & Indirect Taxation

• Handle Income Tax Return (ITR) filings and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Track and manage direct and indirect tax assessments, notices, and ongoing litigations.
• Prepare detailed documentation and submissions for income tax and transfer pricing assessments.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centre (SSC) tax teams to ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax requirements.

Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Prepare details and supporting documents for foreign transactions to analyze compliance with Arms Length Pricing.
• Support finalization of Form 3CEB and Transfer Pricing Study Report in coordination with consultants.
• Ensure appropriate withholding tax (WHT/TDS) compliance on payments to foreign vendors.

Withholding Tax & Reconciliations

• Ensure correct deduction and deposit of TDS/WHT on domestic and foreign vendor payments.
• Prepare documentation and follow-up for obtaining Lower / Nil TDS Certificates under Section 197(1).
• Track correct TDS deduction by clients as per Lower TDS Certificates (LTDC).
• Perform 26AS reconciliation and coordinate with Account Management (AM) teams for resolution of discrepancies with clients.

Other Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate corporate insurance renewals, ensuring adequate coverage and timely renewals.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance tracking, and audit preparedness across locations.
• Act as a key point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IGAAP, Income Tax Act, Transfer Pricing regulations, and TDS provisions
• Hands-on experience in audit coordination and tax compliance
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reconciliation skills
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
• High attention to detail and compliance orientation

Qualifications & Experience (Indicative)

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter / MBA (Finance)
• Relevant experience in audit, taxation, and financial reporting
• Experience working with multi-location or branch-based organizations preferred

Interested candidates can apply or mail their CVs to kartika.sharma@mrm.com