Manager - Direct Tax- CA/CPA

Job Title: Direct Tax Manager

Location: Pune

Reports To: Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Chartered Accountant CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Postgraduate degree in Taxation or International Tax is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big Four advisory firm.
• Proven experience managing direct and indirect tax compliance in India.
• Strong background in transfer pricing, international tax, and cross border transactions.
• Experience with tax provisions under US GAAP or IFRS.
• Exposure to BEPS, Pillar Two GloBE framework, and evolving international tax standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Manage and oversee timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and other applicable returns.
• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of tax computations in compliance with applicable local tax laws.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance related matters.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on operations.

2. Tax Planning and Advisory:

• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and cross border activities.
• Identify tax optimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support implementation of global tax strategies including BEPS Pillar Two GloBE and transfer pricing policies.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions and operational changes.

3. Transfer Pricing:

• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with OECD guidelines and local requirements.
• Manage Country by Country Reporting CbCR and related obligations.
• Support intercompany pricing reviews and benchmarking analyses.

4. Tax Audits and Controversy Management:

• Manage tax audits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and external advisors on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and maintain audit ready documentation and responses.
• Track and report the status of open tax assessments and contingent liabilities.

5. Financial Reporting and Tax Provisions:

• Prepare current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS.
• Support quarterly and year end financial close activities related to tax.
• Review effective tax rate ETR computations and provide variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements.

6. Governance, Controls and Risk Management:

• Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley SOX requirements.
• Develop and maintain tax risk registers and governance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and the global tax governance framework.

7. Stakeholder Management and Team Leadership:

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Operations teams on tax related matters.
• Mentor and guide junior tax professionals within the team.
• Liaise with regional controllers and GBS shared service centers on tax data requirements.
• Support Mergers and Acquisitions M&A due diligence and integration activities from a tax perspective.

Skills and Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties.
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and apply it to business scenarios.
• Effective written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders and tax authorities.
• Capable of managing and developing a team of tax professionals.
• High accuracy in tax calculations, filings, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of the oil and gas or technology services sector is an advantage.
• Proficiency in SAP, tax software tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

• Office based with hybrid working arrangements as applicable.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to work across time zones in a global matrixed organization.