Senior Tax Manager

M R O & Associates; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Tax Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Pune City. You will lead end-to-end tax planning, compliance, and advisory for SME and mid-sized clients, including direct and indirect taxes.

You will review computations, manage audits, mentor juniors, and collaborate with accounting and payroll teams to optimize tax structures. Strong expertise in tax planning, compliance, GST/TDS, and payroll taxation is required, with CA or equivalent qualification and several years of

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Tax Planning and Tax Strategy for SME clients.
• Advanced skills in Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation.
• In-depth knowledge of Tax Law and regulations.
• Knowledge of Corporate Tax, GST, TDS, and payroll taxation.
• CA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Several years of progressive tax management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead client relationships and mentor juniors.
• Experience with tax and accounting software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end tax planning, compliance, and advisory for SME/mid-market clients.
• Review tax computations and returns; manage tax audits.
• Lead client engagements and provide strategic tax planning recommendations.
• Collaborate with accounting and payroll teams to optimize tax structures.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain documentation.
• Ensure adherence to current tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Tax Planning

Tax Strategy

Tax Compliance

Tax Preparation

Tax Law

GST

TDS

Payroll Tax

Analytical

Client Relationships

Mentoring

Communication

Education

CA or equivalent

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Company Description

M R O & Associates is a boutique financial and tax advisory firm serving SMEs, IT-ITeS, and manufacturing companies that require shared CFO services. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including accounting, audit and assurance, transfer pricing, GST returns and advisory, litigation support, and representation before authorities. It has developed an exhaustive payroll and compliance solution to address TDS, PF, ESIC, PT, and MLWF requirements, helping clients save time and costs while maintaining accuracy. With deep practical expertise in tax-effective compensation structures and complex compliance issues, M R O & Associates focuses on delivering precise, employee-friendly, and business-focused solutions.

Role Description

The Senior Tax Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune City. This position oversees end-to-end tax planning, compliance, and advisory for SME and mid-sized clients, including direct and indirect tax matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing tax computations and returns, managing tax audits, supervising tax preparation work, and ensuring adherence to current tax laws and regulations. The Senior Tax Manager will lead client engagements, provide strategic tax planning recommendations, support litigation and representation before tax authorities, and collaborate with accounting and payroll teams to optimize tax-efficient structures. The role also includes mentoring junior team members, maintaining documentation and processes, and contributing to continuous improvement of the firm’s tax and compliance offerings.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong expertise in Tax Planning and Tax Strategy to optimize client tax positions while ensuring risk management.
• Candidates should possess advanced skills in Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation, including review and filing of returns and supporting documentation.
• Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge of Tax Law and relevant regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply changes effectively.
• Candidates should possess comprehensive understanding of Corporate Tax and related areas, including GST, TDS, and payroll-related taxation.
• Professional qualification such as CA or equivalent in taxation or accounting is highly preferred.
• Several years of progressive experience in tax management or senior tax advisory, ideally with SME or mid-market clients.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead client relationships, manage multiple engagements, and mentor junior team members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with tax and accounting software tools.