Job Title: Direct Tax Manager

Location: Pune

Reports To: Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

- Chartered Accountant CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.

- Postgraduate degree in Taxation or International Tax is advantageous.

Experience:

- Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big Four advisory firm.

- Proven experience managing direct and indirect tax compliance in India.

- Strong background in transfer pricing, international tax, and cross border transactions.

- Experience with tax provisions under US GAAP or IFRS.

- Exposure to BEPS, Pillar Two GloBE framework, and evolving international tax standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting:

- Manage and oversee timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and other applicable returns.

- Ensure accurate preparation and submission of tax computations in compliance with applicable local tax laws.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance related matters.

- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on operations.

2. Tax Planning and Advisory:

- Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and cross border activities.

- Identify tax optimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

- Support implementation of global tax strategies including BEPS Pillar Two GloBE and transfer pricing policies.

- Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions and operational changes.

3. Transfer Pricing:

- Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with OECD guidelines and local requirements.

- Manage Country by Country Reporting CbCR and related obligations.

- Support intercompany pricing reviews and benchmarking analyses.

4. Tax Audits and Controversy Management:

- Manage tax audits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities.

- Coordinate with legal counsel and external advisors on litigation and dispute resolution.

- Prepare and maintain audit ready documentation and responses.

- Track and report the status of open tax assessments and contingent liabilities.

5. Financial Reporting and Tax Provisions:

- Prepare current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS.

- Support quarterly and year end financial close activities related to tax.

- Review effective tax rate ETR computations and provide variance analysis.

- Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements.

6. Governance, Controls and Risk Management:

- Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley SOX requirements.

- Develop and maintain tax risk registers and governance documentation.

- Ensure compliance with financial policies and the global tax governance framework.

7. Stakeholder Management and Team Leadership:

- Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Operations teams on tax related matters.

- Mentor and guide junior tax professionals within the team.

- Liaise with regional controllers and GBS shared service centers on tax data requirements.

- Support Mergers and Acquisitions M&A due diligence and integration activities from a tax perspective.

Skills and Competencies:

- Deep knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties.

- Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and apply it to business scenarios.

- Effective written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders and tax authorities.

- Capable of managing and developing a team of tax professionals.

- High accuracy in tax calculations, filings, and financial reporting.

- Understanding of the oil and gas or technology services sector is an advantage.

- Proficiency in SAP, tax software tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

- Office based with hybrid working arrangements as applicable.

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

- Ability to work across time zones in a global matrixed organization.