Senior Manager - Direct Taxation

Raheja Universal; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Raheja Universal is seeking a seasoned tax leader to head direct and indirect taxation. You will ensure statutory compliance, tax planning, assessments, and litigation management across multiple entities.

With 10+ years post-qualification experience in direct and indirect taxation, preferably in real estate or related sectors, you will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to drive tax efficiency and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• 10+ years post-qualification in direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or EPC preferred.
• Proven experience handling tax assessments, audits, and litigation.
• Experience managing multiple entities, projects and tax jurisdictions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct tax compliance including returns, advance tax, audits, TDS and provisioning.
• Ensure timely computation and payment of direct tax liabilities across projects.
• Manage income tax assessments, scrutiny proceedings, notices and litigation with consultants.
• Drive tax planning initiatives and advisory for transactions and investments.
• Review TDS compliance, reconciliations and lower deduction certificates.
• Support statutory audits, internal audits and financial reporting for taxation.
• Oversee GST compliance including return filing, reconciliations, annual returns and ITC.
• Advise on GST implications for real estate development and contracts.
• Manage GST assessments, audits, notices, investigations and litigation.
• Track changes in tax laws and assess impact on operations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Projects, Procurement and Sales to ensure compliant processes.
• Strengthen taxation controls and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Direct Taxation

GST

TDS

Transfer Pricing

Tax Structuring

Tax Litigation

IND-AS

Advanced Excel

ERP knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Lead the RUPLs direct and indirect taxation functions, ensuring statutory compliance, tax planning, assessment and litigation management, while optimizing tax efficiency and minimizing tax risks. The role has a primary focus on Direct Taxation (70%) and Indirect Taxation/GST (30%), working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage end-to-end direct tax compliance including income tax returns, advance tax, tax audits, withholding tax (TDS) and tax provisioning.
2. Ensure timely computation, review and payment of direct tax liabilities across projects and group entities.
3. Handle income tax assessments, scrutiny proceedings, appeals, notices and litigation matter in coordination with consultants and tax authorities.
4. Drive tax planning initiatives and provide strategic tax advisory for business transactions, contracts, project structures and investments.
5. Review and monitor TDS compliance, reconciliations, lower deduction certificates and related statutory requirements.
6. Support statutory audits, internal audits and financial reporting requirements pertaining to taxation under applicable accounting standards.
7. Oversee GST compliance including return filing, reconciliations, annual returns and input tax credit management.
8. Advise business teams on GST implications related to real estate development, construction contracts, procurement and sales transactions.
9. Manage GST assessments, audits, notices, investigations and litigation matters while ensuring timely resolution.
10. Track changes in direct and indirect tax laws and assess their impact on business operations and compliance requirements.
11. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Projects, Procurement and Sales teams to ensure tax-efficient and compliant business processes.
12. Strengthen taxation controls, identify tax risks and opportunities, and ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) only Mandatory.

Experience

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation.
• Prior experience in Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure, or EPC organizations preferred.
• Proven experience in handling tax assessments, audits, and litigation matters.
• Experience managing multiple entities, projects, and tax jurisdictions will be an added advantage.

Technical Competency

• Strong knowledge of Direct Tax Laws, Tax Assessments, Appeals, TDS, Transfer Pricing (preferred), and Tax Structuring.
• Sound understanding of GST provisions applicable to Real Estate and Construction sectors.
• Experience in handling tax litigation and regulatory interactions.
• Working knowledge of IND-AS and financial statement tax disclosures.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/ERP platforms) and advanced Excel.