Deputy Manager - Direct Tax

Role Overview:

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in direct taxation, corporate tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax assessments and advisory. The role involves managing domestic and international tax compliances, tax reporting, audit support and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve tax processes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate income tax returns, tax audits, transfer pricing documentation, Form 3CEB, CbCR, Master File and advance tax compliances.
• Handle corporate tax and transfer pricing assessments, appeals, notices and related proceedings.
• Manage monthly tax provisions, deferred tax computations and tax closing activities.
• Provide tax advisory on withholding tax, international taxation and regulatory amendments.
• Handle TDS/TCS returns, Form 15CA/15CB, tax notices and related statutory compliances.
• Review intercompany and vendor agreements from a tax perspective.
• Coordinate with tax consultants, finance teams, global stakeholders and external auditors.
• Support APA documentation, submissions and post-agreement compliances.
• Manage Gratuity Trust tax returns, assessments and related compliances.
• Prepare tax reports, supporting schedules and documentation for global reporting and audit requirements.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools for tax research, data extraction, reconciliations, compliance tracking and workflow automation, ensuring accuracy and data confidentiality.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Indian Direct Taxation and Corporate Tax.
• Hands-on experience in Transfer Pricing, Tax Assessments and Appeals.
• Knowledge of Deferred Tax, Tax Provisioning and International Taxation.
• Exposure to CbCR, Master File, APA and TDS/TCS compliances.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and automation in tax compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.