Manager/ Deputy Manager- Direct Taxation and Labour Comp(Qualified CA)

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

A. Direct Tax Core Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility for timely and accurate Direct Tax compliances including Advance tax computation & payments, Return of income filing, Withholding tax oversight (TDS Governance, not execution-only) and reconciliation required for the purpose
• Interpretation and implementation of Income Tax Act, 2026, including Transition impact analysis from IT Act, 1961, Carry forward of losses, depreciation, MAT/AMT implications, Advisory notes and internal position papers
• Handling tax audits, assessments, notices, rectifications, appeals, and coordination with tax authorities and related representations
• Analyse and interpret tax laws, amendments, and judicial pronouncements, and implement necessary changes.
• Optimize tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.

B. Transfer Pricing (IndiaOman)

• Ownership of Transfer Pricing compliances for cross-border group transactions
• Coordination and review of TP documentation, Benchmarking and FAR analysis
• Supporting TP Advisory, Assessments and Audits from TP perspective

C. Labour & Employment Statutory Compliance

• Oversight of statutory compliances including Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, Professional Tax
• Monitoring compliance calendars and ensuring timely filings
• Supporting transition to New Labour Codes, including Impact analysis on payroll and HR policies, Coordination with HR and consultants, Ensuring compliant implementation

D. SAP & Process Enablement

• Working with SAP / IT teams for Tax and payroll-related system configurations, Labour code-related customisation
• Drive automation of tax filings, reconciliations, and tax reporting.
• Implement tax controls within SAP for real-time compliance monitoring.
• Participating in control checks, and audit validation
• Ensuring system-driven compliance with minimal manual intervention

E. Governance & Risk Management

• Identifying tax and compliance risks and proposing mitigation plans
• Maintaining robust documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
• Supporting internal audits and management reviews from a tax perspective

F. General & Strategic Responsibilities:

• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations and implement best practices.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and external auditors for smooth tax operations.
• Conduct periodic training for finance and business teams on tax compliance and updates.

Preferred candidate profile and technical skills

• Qualified CA with 3 plus years of experience
• Manufacturing industry exposure required/CA firms (Large or mid-size).

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