Tax Manager

Position: Taxation Manager/ Compliance Manager

Exp: 7-10 years

Location: Mumbai

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Manager / Taxation Manager to oversee statutory compliance, direct & indirect taxation, regulatory filings, litigation matters and financial governance. The role will ensure adherence to applicable laws including Income Tax, GST, Companies Act and other statutory regulations while minimizing tax risks and optimizing tax efficiency.

About the Role

The Compliance Manager / Taxation Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, managing a team, and overseeing various compliance and taxation matters.

Responsibilities

Taxation (Direct & Indirect)

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Return, Reconciliation).
• Handle Income Tax matters including advance tax computation, TDS compliance and annual tax filings.
• Manage assessments, notices and departmental audits under GST and Income Tax.
• Conduct periodic reconciliation of GST, TDS, and books of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax audit requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax advisors, and auditors.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement necessary process updates.
• Ensure proper documentation and record maintenance for tax purposes.
• Handle multi-state GST compliance, including input tax credit reconciliations and vendor compliance monitoring.

Statutory & Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with provisions of Companies Act and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate for ROC filings and other statutory submissions.
• Oversee compliance related to PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Laws, etc.
• Assist in internal and statutory audits.
• Implement compliance tracking systems and periodic reporting mechanisms.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to ensure regulatory adherence.

Litigation & Legal Coordination

• Coordinate and manage litigation matters under various laws including Negotiable Instruments Act, NCLT matters, Stamp Duty matters, MIDC regulations, etc.
• Coordinate with lawyers and consultants for drafting, reviewing and finalizing agreements, notices, replies, affidavits and other legal documents.
• Track ongoing cases and maintain litigation MIS.
• Support senior management in legal strategy discussions and documentation.
• Ensure proper record maintenance of all legal and case-related documents.

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of 6-8 members in taxation and compliance.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Review work prepared by team members.
• Train and mentor team on latest tax updates and compliance changes.
• Ensure smooth coordination between accounts, operations and management.

Qualifications

• CA / Inter CA / MBA (Finance) / M. Com or equivalent. (Preferrable CA or Inter CA)
• 710 years of experience in taxation & compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act & other statutory laws.
• Experience in handling tax audits and assessments.

Required Skills

• Experience in manufacturing/ trading industry.
• Exposure to multi-state GST compliance.
• Experience in handling departmental litigations.