Manager - Direct Tax - CA

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure effective management of the Company's direct tax matters, including tax compliance, tax planning, assessments, litigation, and advisory services, while minimizing tax risks and ensuring compliance with applicable direct tax laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE PERFORMED:

1. A Chartered Accountant (CA) with Direct Tax experience is a finance professional who specializes in income tax and related direct tax laws, advising individuals, businesses, trusts, and multinational companies on tax compliance, planning, and litigation.

Typical Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Direct Tax:

• Corporate income tax computation
• Advance tax calculations
• TDS/TCS compliance
• Tax provisioning under Ind AS / IFRS
• Deferred tax accounting
• Tax audits and assessments

2. Individual Taxation:

• Salary taxation
• Expatriate taxation
• Capital gains computation
• Tax planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs)
• Filing income tax returns

3. Tax Planning:

• Structuring transactions tax-efficiently
• Mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring
• Dividend and distribution tax planning
• International tax planning
• MAT and AMT implications

4. Litigation & Representation:

• Responding to Income Tax notices
• Handling assessments and reassessments
• Appeals before CIT(A), ITAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court
• Representation during tax searches and surveys

5. Transfer Pricing (for Multinational Companies):

• Documentation
• Benchmarking studies
• Compliance
• APA support

6. International Taxation:

• Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)
• Withholding tax
• Permanent Establishment (PE) issues
• BEPS compliance
• OECD guidelines

SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB HOLDER:

Strong knowledge of:

• Income-tax Act, 1961
• Finance Acts
• CBDT Circulars
• Tax Treaties (DTAA)

Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Income Tax Portal
• Tax compliance software
• SAP/Oracle (for corporate roles)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA preferred
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB HOLDER:

• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts
• Experience in handling end-to-end finance operations
• Exposure to plantation, manufacturing, or multi-location businesses preferred
• Proven experience in leadership roles and business partnering