Manager/Senior Manager - Taxation - CA

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Taxation professional to join our finance leadership team in Mumbai. In this role, you will spearhead the end-to-end tax strategy, ensuring robust compliance across Direct Tax, Indirect Taxation, and Transfer Pricing frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional business heads, external consultants, and regulatory authorities to navigate complex tax landscapes. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing the company's tax efficiency, mitigating fiscal risks, and providing strategic insights that directly influence our bottom-line performance and long-term financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the entire lifecycle of tax filings and assessments to ensure 100% compliance with statutory requirements and minimize exposure to penalties.

- Lead Transfer Pricing documentation and benchmarking studies to align inter-company transactions with global regulatory standards and internal policies.

- Oversee the Goods & Services Tax (GST) framework, including reconciliation, filing, and audit support, to maintain seamless operational continuity.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide tax-efficient structuring advice for new business initiatives and expansion projects.

- Represent the organization during tax audits and litigation proceedings, liaising with tax authorities to resolve disputes effectively and protect corporate interests.

- Monitor legislative changes and updates to tax laws, proactively advising leadership on potential impacts and necessary adjustments to business processes.

Required Skillset:

- Possess deep technical proficiency in Direct and Indirect Taxation, with a proven ability to interpret complex tax statutes and apply them to business scenarios.

- Demonstrate strong analytical skills in managing Transfer Pricing models and cross-border tax implications for multinational operations.

- Exhibit excellent communication and negotiation abilities, essential for managing external consultants and representing the firm before tax authorities.

- Hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a rigorous academic and professional foundation in finance and taxation.

- Showcase the ability to thrive in a high-paced, hybrid work environment in Mumbai, balancing independent research with collaborative team initiatives.

- Display a proactive mindset in identifying tax-saving opportunities and process improvements that drive operational excellence.