Godrej Properties - Manager - Direct Taxation & Financial Due Diligence - CA

Role & responsibilities:

Taxation: 80, FDD: 20%

Financial Due Diligence & Analysis

- Lead and execute end-to-end financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and development deals across the assigned zones.

- Review and analyse financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and business plans to assess the financial health and risks of target companies.

- Consolidate findings into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for the senior leadership team.

- Collaborate with external consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders (Legal, Investments, Tax, and Finance) to ensure comprehensive deal evaluation.

- Present due diligence outcomes to senior management with clarity and commercial context to aid in investment decision-making.

Taxation & Compliance

- Oversee the timely preparation and filing of Direct Tax returns and Tax Audit Reports, coordinating with tax consultants, auditors, and site finance teams.

- Ensure accurate computation and timely payment of quarterly advance taxes.

- Monitor monthly TDS payments, compile TDS data, and oversee timely filing of TDS returns.

- Manage queries, notices, and investigations from Direct Tax Authorities in coordination with consultants.

- Stay updated on regulatory changes and assess the impact of new laws, rules, or circulars on the business.

- Support leadership in ensuring tax compliance and risk mitigation across the zone.

Strategic & Cross-functional Collaboration

- Support strategic financial planning and investment decision-making by providing deep insights into business risks and financial trends.

- Engage with business heads, legal, liaison, and project teams to ensure due diligence inputs align with broader project feasibility assessments.

- Assist in the development of financial strategies to enhance deal value and mitigate risks.

Who are we looking for?

Qualification:

- CA Qualified

Experience:

- 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in financial due diligence & direct taxation, preferably in the real estate sector.

Critical Skills:

- Financial Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

- Strategic Financial Analysis & Reporting

- Direct Tax Compliance (TDS, Advance Tax, Tax Filings)

- ERP/SAP Proficiency

- Advanced MS Excel & Financial Modelling

- Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

- Ability to Lead Cross-functional Projects