Manager – Direct Tax AEKE Consultancy

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Manager Direct Tax to guide advisory, litigation, international taxation, and transaction structuring while mentoring junior team members. You will represent clients before tax authorities, provide practical tax solutions, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across a diverse client portfolio.

Candidates should have CA with 3–8 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge in Indian

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of direct tax, tax advisory, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian direct taxation and international tax laws.
• Hands-on advisory, litigation, assessments, appeals, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handle Direct Tax advisory and litigation matters for clients across industries.
• Represent clients before CIT/A, ITAT, High Courts, and Supreme Court in tax matters.
• Advise on Indian direct taxation, corporate taxation, tax assessments, appeals and compliance.
• Provide international tax advisory including cross-border structuring.
• Advise on foreign investment structures and related tax implications.
• Analyze tax positions and provide practical recommendations to mitigate tax risks.
• Manage and support clients during tax assessments, appeals, and regulatory matters.
• Research changes in tax laws and interpret their impact on clients.
• Provide guidance on allied laws like FEMA and the Black Money Act where applicable.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, advisory reports, and client deliverables.
• Work with clients to understand business needs and provide viable tax solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted tax contact.
• Identify opportunities for business development and client expansion.
• Coordinate with internal teams on complex cross-functional tax matters.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure quality and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Multitasking

Education

CA

M.Com

MBA

B.Com

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Manager Direct Tax to handle direct tax advisory, litigation, international taxation, transaction structuring, assessments, and compliance matters. The role will involve working closely with clients and senior stakeholders, providing practical tax solutions, managing complex matters, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle Direct Tax advisory and litigation matters for clients across various industries.
• Represent and assist clients before CIT(A), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), High Courts, and the Supreme Court in tax-related matters.
• Advise clients on Indian direct tax laws, including corporate taxation, tax assessments, appeals, and compliance requirements.
• Provide advisory on international taxation, including cross-border transactions, international tax planning, and transaction structuring.
• Advise clients on foreign investment structures and related tax implications.
• Analyse tax positions and provide practical recommendations to mitigate tax risks and potential litigation exposure.
• Manage and support clients during tax assessments, appeals, scrutiny proceedings, and other regulatory matters.
• Research and interpret changes in tax laws, regulations, notifications, and judicial precedents and assess their impact on clients.
• Provide guidance on relevant allied laws, including FEMA and the Black Money Act (BMA), wherever applicable.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, advisory reports, submissions, representations, and other client deliverables.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and provide commercially viable tax solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for tax-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to support business development, client acquisition, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal teams and senior professionals on complex and cross-functional tax matters.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, review their work, and support their technical development.
• Ensure timely delivery of assignments while maintaining quality, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in Direct Tax, Tax Advisory, Tax Litigation, or a related area.
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA),M.Com, MBA, or B.Com.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Direct Taxation and International Tax Laws.
• Hands-on experience in tax advisory, litigation, assessments, appeals, and compliance.
• Experience handling or supporting matters before CIT(A), ITAT, High Courts, and/or the Supreme Court.
• Good understanding of international tax planning, cross-border transactions, and transaction structuring.
• Working knowledge of FEMA and BMA is required.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments while effectively collaborating with senior professionals and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.