Assistant Manager – Direct Tax Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks a seasoned Direct Tax professional to lead end-to-end tax compliance, assessments, and international taxation initiatives. The role requires a CA qualification and 5–12 years of direct tax experience in corporate or consulting settings.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tax strategies, ensure accurate reporting, and stay abreast of regulatory changes, all in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Income Tax Act and tax advisory scenarios.
• Strong analytical capabilities in financial reporting and tax computation.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• CA qualification with rigorous taxation and finance foundation.
• On-site work in Mumbai with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• 5–12 years of progressive experience in direct taxation in corporate or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end direct tax compliance, including filing of corporate tax returns and withholding tax statements with zero penalties.
• Manage complex tax assessments and represent the organization before tax authorities to resolve disputes and secure favorable outcomes.
• Drive international taxation initiatives, including transfer pricing documentation and cross-border tax planning.
• Spearhead financial reporting activities related to tax, ensuring accurate provisioning and deferred tax accounting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide actionable tax insights for business decision-making and long-term planning.
• Monitor evolving tax regulations and implement proactive changes to internal processes for continuous compliance.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end direct tax compliance process, including the timely filing of corporate tax returns and withholding tax statements to ensure zero-penalty operations.
• Manage complex tax assessments and represent the organization before tax authorities to resolve disputes and secure favorable outcomes.
• Drive international taxation initiatives, including transfer pricing documentation and cross-border tax planning, to align with global business operations.
• Spearhead financial reporting activities related to tax, ensuring accurate provisioning and deferred tax accounting in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide actionable tax insights that support business decision-making and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor evolving tax regulations and implement proactive changes to internal processes to maintain continuous compliance.

Required Skillset:

• Possess a deep functional understanding of the Income Tax Act, with a proven ability to navigate complex tax litigation and advisory scenarios.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities in financial reporting and tax computation, ensuring high levels of accuracy in high-stakes environments.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills to effectively interface with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies during audits and assessments.
• Hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a rigorous academic and professional foundation in taxation and finance.
• Adapt seamlessly to a fast-paced, on-site work environment in Mumbai, managing multiple deadlines with professional composure.
• Showcase a minimum of 5 years and up to 12 years of progressive experience in direct taxation within a corporate or consulting setup.
• Leverage a strategic mindset to identify tax-saving opportunities while maintaining strict adherence to ethical and legal standards.