Manager - Direct Tax - FMCG - CA

We are looking for an experienced Direct Tax Manager to lead the organizations direct tax function, ensuring statutory compliance, effective tax planning, litigation management, and timely tax advisory. The role will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Commercial, and Business teams to manage tax risks and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end direct tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, Advance Tax, TDS, tax audits, and income tax return filings.

- Prepare and review current and deferred tax computations, tax provisions, and financial statement disclosures.

- Drive tax planning and develop tax strategies to optimize the organizations tax position while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

- Manage tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation before income tax authorities and other relevant forums.

- Provide tax advisory on business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and strategic business initiatives.

- Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, and Business teams on tax matters and assess tax implications of business decisions.

- Prepare tax MIS, forecasts, projections, and management reports for senior leadership.

- Monitor changes in direct tax laws, regulations, circulars, and judicial developments and ensure timely implementation.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, consultants, and legal counsel as required.

- Identify tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures and controls.

- Drive automation, standardization, and process improvement within the tax function.

- Support internal and external audits and ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 6-8 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation, preferably with an FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, or multinational organization.

- Strong hands-on experience in Corporate Income Tax, TDS, Advance Tax, Tax Audits, Tax Returns, Tax Planning, and Tax Reporting.

- Experience handling tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation.

- Strong understanding of applicable Indian direct tax laws and regulatory requirements.

- Good knowledge of Ind AS and tax accounting, including current and deferred tax.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex tax matters.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Experience working with external tax consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.