MANAGER DIRECT TAX (6-8 YEARS)

Were Hiring | Manager Direct Tax

Nariman Bhavan, Mumbai | Chartered Accountant | 6- 8 years of post-qualification experience

Were hiring on behalf of one of our clients - a growing, new-age tax & advisory firm in Mumbai - for an experienced Manager - Direct Tax to join their team.

This role is for a Chartered Accountant who has developed strong experience across Direct Tax Litigation & Advisory and is comfortable taking ownership of complex assignments, managing client relationships and driving engagements through to delivery.

The role offers substantive exposure across Direct Taxation, Corporate Tax and International Tax, while working closely with senior leadership and a premium client portfolio.

What youll be responsible for:

Direct Tax Advisory & Litigation:

- Coordinate and deliver multiple Direct Tax assignments within demanding timelines.

- Advise and support clients on complex Direct Tax matters and advisory assignments.

- Work closely with the Senior Manager/Director in leading tax engagements.

- Manage submissions, assessments and appellate proceedings before the CIT(A), Tribunals, High Courts and Supreme Court.

- Contribute to tax risk management and assurance processes while ensuring strict adherence to established SOPs.

- Assist in monitoring and managing resource chargeability across engagements.

Client Management & Business Exposure:

- Support senior leadership in fee negotiations and discussions around the scope of engagements.

- Gather and analyse relevant Business Intelligence relating to Direct Tax.

- Build and independently manage strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality delivery and client experience.

- Contribute towards strengthening the firm's visibility in the market.

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with tax authorities, business and functional heads, local and international tax teams and external service providers.

Team & Quality Management:

- Ensure quality and compliance across all aspects of Direct Taxation.

- Support the development, training and mentoring of junior professionals across engagements.

- Contribute towards performance assessments relating to tax engagements and year-end provisions.

- Collaborate with internal teams to support advisory requirements across local and global jurisdictions.

What were looking for:

- A qualified Chartered Accountant with 6- 8 years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong hands-on experience in Direct Tax Litigation & Advisory.

- Strong knowledge of Direct Taxation, Indian and International Tax laws and relevant industry practices.

- Basic working knowledge of allied regulations including FEMA and the Black Money Act (BMA).

- Strong financial and/or statistical analytical capabilities.

- A client-focused approach with sound commercial awareness.

- A strong professional network and the ability to contribute towards business acquisition, negotiations and stakeholder management.

- Strong mentoring, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and expectations.

- High professional standards, integrity and strong ethics.

Were looking for professionals who have moved beyond execution and can demonstrate genuine ownership across technical tax matters, litigation, clients and team delivery.

Application Details:

If your experience aligns with the role, wed be glad to hear from you.