Senior Manager - Direct & Indirect Taxation - CA

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to lead our Direct and Indirect Taxation function in Gurugram. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end tax strategy, ensuring seamless compliance across GST, corporate tax, and withholding tax frameworks. You will act as the primary advisor to senior leadership, collaborating closely with finance, legal, and external consultants to mitigate tax risks and optimize the company fiscal health. By driving robust tax planning and maintaining rigorous regulatory standards, you will directly influence the organization bottom line and ensure operational continuity in a complex, evolving tax landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Spearhead the end-to-end GST compliance process, including timely filing of returns and reconciliation of input tax credits to ensure zero-penalty operations.

- Manage the direct tax portfolio, covering corporate tax computations, advance tax planning, and transfer pricing documentation to align with statutory requirements.

- Represent the organization before tax authorities and appellate bodies during audits and assessments to resolve disputes and protect corporate interests.

- Design and implement tax-efficient strategies for business transactions, ensuring that all commercial activities remain compliant with the latest legislative amendments.

- Lead internal tax audits and process improvements to streamline reporting cycles and enhance the accuracy of financial data for stakeholders.

- Mentor a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and proactive regulatory monitoring to stay ahead of policy shifts.

Required Skillset:

- Possess deep technical expertise in both Direct and Indirect Taxation, with a proven track record of navigating complex GST and corporate tax frameworks.

- Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities to interpret evolving tax laws and translate them into actionable business strategies.

- Exhibit exceptional communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex tax positions clearly to non-finance stakeholders and senior management.

- Maintain a professional qualification such as CA, backed by 4-10 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced corporate or consulting environment.

- Show high adaptability to a hybrid work culture in Gurugram, balancing independent strategic work with collaborative team leadership.

- Display a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, ensuring absolute accuracy in all statutory filings and financial disclosures.