Senior Manager - Taxation - CA

Description:

We are looking for an experienced taxation professional to lead direct and indirect tax functions within a leading banking/financial services setup.

Role Purpose:

To manage end-to-end tax compliance, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, optimize tax positions within the legal framework, and provide strategic tax advisory support to business and treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Taxation (Income Tax):

• Manage corporate tax compliance including computation, provisioning & return filing
• Oversee advance tax, TDS & withholding tax compliance
• Handle assessments, scrutiny, appeals & tax litigation
• Coordinate with consultants and represent before tax authorities
• Ensure accurate tax provisioning under IND-AS / IFRS

Indirect Taxation (GST & Others):

• Ensure timely GST filings (GSTR-1, 3B, annual returns)
• Monitor GST applicability on banking services & cross-border transactions
• Optimize input tax credit and manage reversals
• Handle departmental audits, notices & litigation

Regulatory & International Taxation:

• Manage transfer pricing compliance
• Ensure compliance for offshore units (IFSC)
• Track amendments in tax laws impacting the banking sector

Reporting & Controls:

• Support statutory, internal & regulatory audits
• Prepare tax MIS and management updates for senior leadership & Board

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of banking taxation & regulatory environment
• Expertise in corporate tax, GST & international taxation
• Experience in handling scrutiny & departmental audits independently
• Strong analytical & documentation skills
• Ability to interact with regulators & senior stakeholders
• High integrity and risk awareness

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)
• 8 to 10 years of taxation experience
• Minimum 5+ years in Banking / NBFC / Financial Services
• Proven experience in handling assessments and audits independently