Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Manager Direct Taxation to manage direct tax and transfer pricing compliance, audits, assessments, and advisory activities. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Indian direct tax regulations, tax audits, assessments, and experience in representing organizations before tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage direct tax compliance activities, including tax returns, advance tax, tax provisions, and related statutory requirements.

- Handle transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

- Lead and coordinate tax audits, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.

- Represent the company before Income Tax Authorities and other relevant regulatory authorities.

- Provide tax advisory on business transactions, investments, restructuring, and other strategic initiatives.

- Support tax planning and structuring initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Review tax implications of various business transactions and provide practical recommendations.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and external tax advisors on tax-related matters.

- Monitor changes in direct tax and transfer pricing laws and assess their impact on the organization.

- Identify tax risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

- Prepare and review tax-related reports, submissions, notices, and responses to tax authorities.

- Support management with tax-efficient business structuring and strategic tax planning.

- Ensure timely closure of tax assessments, audits, and other tax-related matters.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Strong experience in Direct Taxation and Transfer Pricing.

- Hands-on experience in tax compliance, tax audits, assessments, and advisory.

- Good understanding of Indian Income Tax laws and regulations.

- Experience in handling tax notices, assessments, appeals, and proceedings.

- Strong knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and compliance requirements.

- Experience representing organizations before tax authorities.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple tax matters and work with cross-functional stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex tax regulations.

Preferred Qualification:

- CA - CMA - LLB - Master's degree in Taxation, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

- Prior experience in a corporate tax function, Big 4, tax consulting, or a similar environment will be an advantage.