Manager - Direct Tax (CA)

Deloitte Shared Services India; Navi Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Shared Services India is seeking a Manager in our Global Business Tax team to deliver high-quality tax advisory, compliance, and litigation services for clients. The role involves managing client engagements, providing technical tax solutions, and contributing to business growth.

You will mentor and develop teams, oversee tax filings and assessments, and collaborate across service lines to identify new opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• CA with 4–7 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Direct Tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in tax advisory, compliance, assessments and litigation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct tax advisory engagements independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, technical notes and client responses.
• Oversee tax compliance activities including income tax returns and filings.
• Manage tax assessments, litigation and appeals before authorities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to strengthen capabilities.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Direct Taxation

Tax Advisory

Client Management

Mentoring & Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

As a Manager in our Global Business Tax team, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality tax advisory, compliance, and litigation services. The role involves managing client engagements, providing technical tax solutions, developing team members, and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage direct tax advisory engagements independently, with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, technical notes, and responses to day-to-day client queries.
• Oversee tax compliance activities, including income tax returns, withholding tax statements, advance tax, tax provisioning, and other filings such as SFT.
• Manage tax assessments, litigation proceedings, and appeals before income tax authorities and appellate forums.
• Review and draft responses to tax notices, audit queries, and departmental questionnaires.
• Represent clients before tax authorities for assessments, rectifications, and other tax-related matters.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Deputy Managers, and Executives to strengthen team capabilities.
• Support the delivery of tax technology solutions through licensing and managed services.
• Act as the single point of contact for end-to-end tax operating engagements.
• Oversee engagement management, including time recording, invoicing, and collections.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with other tax service lines and business functions to address multidisciplinary client requirements.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge-sharing initiatives, eminence programs, and industry events.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Indian Direct Tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in tax advisory, compliance, assessments, and litigation.
• Excellent analytical skills and conceptual clarity.
• Strong attention to detail and an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Good time management and cost management skills.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and lead teams.
• Effective communication, client management, and presentation skills.