Senior Manager - Direct Taxation

- To assist clients in managing their direct tax obligations, including compliance with Indian income tax laws, offering advisory services, and managing tax litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

- Preparation and review of corporate and individual income tax returns.

- Ensuring timely filing of returns, TDS returns, and other direct tax-related filings.

- Preparing and reviewing Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report).

Tax Advisory:

- Providing expert advice on Indian income tax implications for clients, including tax optimization strategies.

Advising on international taxation matters (Transfer Pricing, DTAA applications, etc. ) if applicable.

Litigation Support.

- Preparing and drafting replies to notices, appeals, and submissions for income tax assessments and scrutiny.

- Representing clients before income tax authorities (AO, CIT(A), ITAT).

Client Interaction.

- Acting as a point of contact for client communication and managing relationships.

- Understanding client businesses and identifying tax planning opportunities.

Research & Updates.

- Keeping abreast of changes in Indian direct tax laws and circulars.

- Conducting detailed research on tax implications of various business Working with cross-functional teams (audit, indirect tax, legal) on integrated client deliverables.

- Skills & CA / LLB / MBA (Finance) / M.Com with relevant tax 7 years of relevant experience in direct tax compliance, advisory, or litigation.

- Prior experience with a Big 4 or mid-size professional services firm preferred.

Technical Skills:

- Knowledge of the Income-tax Act, 1961, TDS provisions, and tax audit requirements.

- Exposure to tax software (e. , Winman, Tally, Excel, or similar tools). Soft Skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication.

- Analytical and problem-solving skills.