Manager – Direct Tax – CA Vipsa Talent Solutions

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead its direct tax function, overseeing compliance, planning, assessments, litigation, and advisory services for corporate and cross-border matters.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of direct tax experience, strong knowledge of Indian tax law, DTAA, BEPS guidelines, and proven leadership to partner with business units and finance teams.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA with 10–15 years of direct tax experience.
• Experience in corporate and individual taxation.
• Exposure to multi-location businesses is preferred.
• Strong leadership and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Corporate income tax computation and advance tax calculations.
• TDS/TCS compliance and tax provisioning under Ind AS/IFRS.
• Handling tax audits, assessments, and litigation support.
• Transfer Pricing documentation, benchmarking, and APA support.
• International tax planning with BEPS/OECD guidance.

Skills

Income tax knowledge

DTAA knowledge

Excel

Tax software

SAP/Oracle

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Tools

Income Tax Portal

Tax compliance software

SAP/Oracle

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure effective management of the Company’s direct tax matters, including tax compliance, tax planning, assessments, litigation, and advisory services, while minimizing tax risks and ensuring compliance with applicable direct tax laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE PERFORMED:

1. A Chartered Accountant (CA) with Direct Tax experience is a finance professional who specializes in income tax and related direct tax laws, advising individuals, businesses, trusts, and multinational companies on tax compliance, planning, and litigation.

Typical Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Direct Tax:

• Corporate income tax computation
• Advance tax calculations
• TDS/TCS compliance
• Tax provisioning under Ind AS / IFRS
• Deferred tax accounting
• Tax audits and assessments

2. Individual Taxation:

• Salary taxation
• Expatriate taxation
• Capital gains computation
• Tax planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs)
• Filing income tax returns

3. Tax Planning:

• Structuring transactions tax-efficiently
• Mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring
• Dividend and distribution tax planning
• International tax planning
• MAT and AMT implications

4. Litigation & Representation:

• Responding to Income Tax notices
• Handling assessments and reassessments
• Appeals before CIT(A), ITAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court
• Representation during tax searches and surveys

5. Transfer Pricing (for Multinational Companies):

• Documentation
• Benchmarking studies
• Compliance
• APA support

6. International Taxation:

• Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)
• Withholding tax
• Permanent Establishment (PE) issues
• BEPS compliance
• OECD guidelines

SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB HOLDER:

Strong knowledge of:

• Income-tax Act, 1961
• Finance Acts
• CBDT Circulars
• Tax Treaties (DTAA)

Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Income Tax Portal
• Tax compliance software
• SAP/Oracle (for corporate roles)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA preferred
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB HOLDER:

• 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts
• Experience in handling end-to-end finance operations
• Exposure to plantation, manufacturing, or multi-location businesses preferred
• Proven experience in leadership roles and business partnering