Sr. Manager - Direct Taxation

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the preparation and filing of all direct tax returns, including income tax, advance tax, and withholding tax, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities while adhering to ethical and legal standards.

- Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance, ensuring alignment with Indian transfer pricing regulations and international best practices.

- Represent the company in tax audits and assessments, managing communication with tax authorities and preparing responses to queries and notices.

- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the company and implementing necessary adjustments to tax strategies and compliance procedures.

- Provide guidance and support to the finance team and other business units on direct tax matters, ensuring consistent application of tax policies and procedures.

- Prepare and review tax provisions for financial reporting purposes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the company's tax position in accordance with accounting standards.

- Manage tax litigation, working with external counsel to develop and execute effective defense strategies.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in direct tax laws and regulations, including income tax, transfer pricing, and withholding tax.

- Proven ability to develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements related to taxation.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax laws and regulations.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

- Experience in managing tax audits and assessments, including representing the company before tax authorities.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification in taxation (e.g., CA, CPA) is highly desirable.

• - Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.