Direct Tax - Manager

The candidate will be responsible for Direct Taxation. He/she will beresponsible for independently handling all Direct tax compliances of the GroupCompanies in addition to providing key inputs to the Management on tax relatedissues, tax planning, etc. Reporting To General Manager • Finance and Tax Job Title Manager • Direct Taxation Overall Functional Scope The candidate will be responsible for Direct Taxation. He/she will beresponsible for independently handling all Direct tax compliances of the GroupCompanies in addition to providing key inputs to the Management on tax relatedissues, tax planning, etc. Responsibilities independently handling all direct tax compliance applicable to the companies in India which include: Drafting/review of corporate tax computations, Advance Tax and Deferred Tax computations Timely filing of returns and payment of taxes (if any) Compliance of TDS/TCS requirements Any other compliance as may be applicable Analyzing amendments and their impact on the group. Providing Tax advice to management on proposed local/international transactions. Also advice management of opportunities for tax optimization. Responding to routine ad hoc queries from Finance (all taxes except payroll taxes) and liaising with external advisors and consultants wherever required. Meeting tax officers and providing information/clarifications during assessment/re-assessment proceedings. Improve processes by developing/implementing best tax practices. Advising management on opportunities for tax planning and taking suitable steps in this regard Identification of potential tax issues and devising action plan to mitigate the risks. Liaison and support in closing Statutory audit(tax related), Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Audits wherever applicable for Indian and overseas entities. Ensure timely Issue of TDS/TCS certificates to vendors, etc. To build strong internal control for processes relating to taxation so as to ensure 0% non-compliance. Maintenance of requisite documentation for future review/audits by tax authorities. Skill Sets Expert Knowledge in Direct Taxation and prior work experience in the field of taxation Good communication, presentation, excel and project management skills Should have practical experience of independently handing the Direct tax portfolio including tax assessments, appeals, tax audits, etc. Research proficiency Job Location Belgaum, Karnataka