Tax Manager

dentsu; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Mumbai is seeking a Manager/Assistant Manager for Indirect and Direct Tax to manage GST, RCM, refunds, and tax compliance. The role demands a CA with strong GST experience and comfort coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will support direct tax filings, assist in tax audits, and participate in transfer pricing and international tax initiatives, aligning with global tax strategies and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• CA with strong GST and indirect tax experience.
• Experience in corporate/indirect tax or CA firm handling GST, RCM, refunds, and audits.
• Proficient with GSTN portal, ERP systems and Excel pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Lead GST filings and reconciliations (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.).
• Compute RCM liabilities, ensure timely payments and reporting.
• Prepare refunds and coordinate with tax consultants.
• Support direct tax: income tax returns, TDS compliance, tax provisioning.
• Assist with tax audits and respond to notices with external counsel.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, procurement and business teams.
• Support global tax matters including Transfer Pricing and International Tax.

Skills

GST

Indirect tax

Corporate tax

Stakeholder management

Tax reporting

Communication

US/UK Tax knowledge

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

GSTN portal

ERP

Excel (Pivot tables)

Job description

Job Title

Manager / Assistant Manager — Indirect & Direct Tax

Key responsibilities

• GST filings and reconciliations: Prepare, review, and file periodic GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR 6, GSTR 9/9C as applicable); perform GST ledger reconciliations.
• Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM): Identify RCM exposures, compute liabilities, ensure timely payment and reporting.
• Refunds: Prepare refund claims, coordinate documentation, follow up with tax consultants for timely processing.
• Direct tax support: Assist in preparation and filing of income tax returns, TDS compliance, and tax provisioning.
• Tax audits and notices: Support statutory and tax audits; draft responses to notices and coordinate with external counsel/consultants.
• Regulatory monitoring: Keep updated with changes in indirect and direct tax laws; implement process changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: Liaise with finance, legal, procurement, and business teams to optimize tax outcomes.
• Global Tax: Support in compliance and litigation of US/ UK Taxes Transfer Pricing/ International Tax: Support in preparation of Transfer pricing related compliances, litigation and advisory.

Required qualifications and skills

• Qualification: CA with strong tax experience especially GST.
• Experience: Strong experience in corporate/ indirect tax or CA firm handling GST, RCM, refunds, and tax audits.
• Technical skills: Proficient with GSTN portal, ERP, Excel (pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Soft skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to explain tax impact and requirements to non‑tax teams.
• Attributes: Detail‑oriented, deadline driven, and able to work under audit timelines.
• Good to have skill: Transfer Pricing and International tax skill/ US Tax knowledge.

Location: Mumbai, Goregaon

Location: DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT Park

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences.

Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.

Be a force for good.

Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients.

We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.

Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.

Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

Find out more about us

Who we are

Our Social Impact

Our work