Associate/Lead - Direct Taxation

Role & responsibilities

• Manage all Direct Tax compliances including Income Tax Return filing, advance tax, TDS/TCS, and tax reporting.
• Handle tax assessments, scrutiny cases, notices, appeals, and liaison with tax authorities.
• Ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act and related regulations.
• Support tax audits and statutory audits by providing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Review tax positions and identify opportunities for tax optimization while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparation and review of deferred tax, current tax provisions, and tax-related disclosures.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on taxation matters.
• Maintain proper tax documentation, records, and compliance trackers

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)/ CA Inter / M.Com or B.Com (with extensive experience.)
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in Direct Taxation.
• Hands-on experience in aManufacturing Industry is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act, Direct Tax regulations, TDS provisions, and tax assessment procedures.
• Experience in handling tax audits, notices, assessments, and departmental correspondence.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and MS Excel will be an added advantage.