Direct Tax Manager

Topgear Consultants; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Topgear Consultants is assisting a leading FMCG group in finding an experienced Direct Tax Manager for their Mumbai office. The role requires CA qualification with AIR and 6–8 years of direct tax experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multinational settings.

You will lead the direct tax function, handle planning, compliance, audits, litigation, and advisory on restructurings and cross-border transactions, partnering with Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Qualifications

• CA with first attempt clearance (AIR) is required.
• 6–8 years of direct tax experience in FMCG/Manufacturing or multinational settings.
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Tax, Tax Audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct tax function and ensure statutory compliance.
• Oversee corporate tax, advance tax, TDS, audits, and returns.
• Drive tax planning, strategy, and working capital optimization.
• Manage tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation.
• Provide tax advisory on restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, cross-border issues.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Business teams on tax matters.
• Prepare tax MIS, forecasts, and leadership reporting for management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the organization.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within the tax function.

Skills

Direct Taxation

Corporate Tax

Tax Planning

Tax Audits

Tax Litigation

Tax Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Opening with a leading FMCG Group for their office at Mumbai

Role: Direct Tax Manager

Qualification - CA First Attempt / AIR Holder

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Manager Direct Taxation to lead the organization's direct Tax function, ensuring statutory compliance, tax planning, litigation management, and strategic tax advisory while supporting business growth and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Direct Tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, Advance Tax, TDS, Tax Audits, and Return Filings.
• Prepare and review current & deferred tax computations, tax provisions, and financial statement disclosures.
• Drive tax planning, tax strategy, and working capital optimization while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation before various tax authorities.
• Provide tax advisory on business restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and strategic business initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, and Business teams on tax-related matters.
• Prepare management reports, tax MIS, forecasts, and tax projections for leadership.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure timely implementation across the organization.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within the tax function.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 6-8 years of experience in Direct Taxation with a leading FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, or Multinational organization.
• Strong expertise in Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Tax Audits, Tax Litigation, Tax Reporting, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Exposure to Ind AS, Cross-border Taxation, Transfer Pricing, M&A Taxation, and Global Tax Reporting will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.