Job Description

Manager – Direct Taxation

Role Description

Job Title/Designation	Manager
Department	Finance & Accounts
Reporting To	AVP - Finance
Location / Unit	HO Ahmedabad
Reported By	NA
Direct Reportees	NA
Internal Stakeholders	CFO & Finance Team, Legal Team, Payroll Team and Business Heads
External Stakeholders	Tax Authorities, Statutory Auditors, Tax Consultants & Advisors, Legal Counsel

Job Purpose

Manage the organization's direct tax function by ensuring compliance with tax regulations, effective tax planning, timely filings, and efficient handling of tax assessments and audits.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Drive tax planning initiatives to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Assess tax implications of business transactions and regulatory changes.
• Support management on tax risk mitigation and compliance matters.

Financial

• Manage quarterly advance tax calculations and payments.
• Oversee annual income tax return filing and related compliances.
• Ensure timely withholding tax (TDS) compliance and reporting.
• Manage tax provisions and support financial reporting requirements.

Operational

• Lead tax audits, transfer pricing audits, and related compliance activities.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, and departmental queries.
• Coordinate annual legal confirmations for open tax assessments and litigations.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax authorities to ensure timely closure of matters.

Skills

• Direct Taxation & Tax Planning
• Transfer Pricing
• Tax Assessments & Litigation Management
• Income Tax & TDS Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Job Specifications

Educational Qualification	CA or Equivalent
Years of Experience	8+ years
Relevant Experience	Experience in direct taxation, transfer pricing, tax audits, assessments, and compliance within a manufacturing organization.

*This is a brief Job Description, and the work allocation would not limit to the above mentioned.