Senior Manager - Direct & Indirect Taxation - CA

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Direct & Indirect Taxation to lead tax compliance, accounting, litigation, and planning. The role demands strong expertise in Income Tax and GST regulations, along with the ability to partner with business teams and drive effective tax strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of TDS, GST, and Income Tax returns
• Review returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Reconcile filings with financials and supporting schedules
• Maintain documentation for tax positions taken

Manage compliance for:

• Form 15CA & 15CB
• SFT filings (Form 61A & 61B)
• Ensure incorporation of latest tax amendments
• Review and update SOPs

2. Tax Accounting

• Oversee monthly tax reconciliations
• Ensure balances are supported by independent validation
• Monitor and close ageing items
• Reconcile tax base with income/expense schedules
• Evaluate Deferred Tax Assets, tax credits, and provisions

3. Tax Audits & Assessments

• Lead tax audits under the Income Tax Act
• Manage annual GST reconciliation & filings
• Coordinate with authorities during audits
• Ensure robust documentation and record keeping

4. Tax Litigation

• Respond to tax notices within timelines
• Represent/assist in hearings with authorities
• Evaluate orders and drive next steps/appeals
• Support litigation across Tribunal, High Court, Supreme Court
• Maintain notice & litigation trackers
• Track jurisprudence updates and assess impact

Evaluate tax provisions/reserves

5. Business Partnering & Tax Planning

• Review agreements from tax perspective
• Identify and mitigate tax risks
• Support tax-efficient structuring of deals
• Assess business impact of tax law changes

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Direct & Indirect Taxation

Strong expertise in:

• Income Tax
• GST
• Tax compliance & accounting
• Experience in tax audits, litigation, and assessments
• NBFC / BFSI experience preferred
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills