Tax Manager

Aeries Technology, Inc.; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeries Technology, a Nasdaq-listed global professional services and consulting partner, is seeking a Manager - Taxation at its Mumbai site. The role demands 8+ years of taxation experience and a Chartered Accountant qualification to manage direct and indirect tax functions, transfer pricing, and advisory activities within a multidisciplinary finance team.

Based in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, you will lead tax compliance, planning, and audits while coordinating with global teams and regulators.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• 8+ years of experience in taxation in multinational or large corporate setups.
• Strong knowledge of direct tax, GST/indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct Tax: manage corporate income tax compliance, tax returns, and tax provisions.
• Indirect Tax (GST): oversee GST filings, ITC, and e-invoicing compliance.
• Transfer Pricing: manage TP compliance, documentation, and audits.
• Tax Planning & Advisory: advise on tax-efficient structures and cross-border transactions.
• Audit & Compliance: coordinate statutory and internal audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, and external authorities.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Transfer pricing

GST knowledge

Audit coordination

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position/Title: Manager - Taxation

Experience: 8+ years

Qualification: CA

Department: Finance

Employment type: Fulltime

Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai

About Aeries:

Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE. We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

For more information, log on to http://www.aeriestechnology.com

Roles & Responsibilities:

Direct Tax

• Manage corporate income tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns.
• Ensure timely payment of advance tax and fulfillment of withholding tax (TDS/TCS) obligations.
• Handle income tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation matters.
• Review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures for financial statements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

Indirect Tax (GST)

• Oversee GST compliance, return filing, reconciliations, and annual filings.
• Ensure proper availability and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC).
• Review GST implications on business transactions, vendor contracts, and cross-border transactions.
• Manage GST audits, departmental inquiries, assessments, and notices.
• Ensure compliance with e-invoicing, e-way bill, and other statutory requirements.

Transfer Pricing

• Manage transfer pricing compliance for domestic and international related-party transactions.
• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.
• Work with global and local teams to ensure inter-company transactions comply with applicable regulations.
• Support transfer pricing audits, assessments, and dispute resolution matters.
• Review inter-company agreements and ensure arm's length pricing principles are followed.
• Coordinate with external consultants for benchmarking studies and transfer pricing reports.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Advise business stakeholders on tax-efficient structures and commercial transactions.
• Evaluate tax implications of new business initiatives, acquisitions, restructuring, and cross-border transactions.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement tax governance and control frameworks.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness at all times.
• Maintain compliance calendars and track all tax-related deadlines.
• Prepare tax-related MIS, management reports, and leadership presentations.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, HR, and Business teams.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive awareness and training on tax compliance requirements across the organization.

Requirements for the role:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• 8+ years of experience in taxation, preferably in a multinational or large corporate environment.
• Strong experience in:
• Direct Tax
• GST / Indirect Tax
• Transfer Pricing
• TDS/TCS Compliance
• Tax Audits
• Income Tax Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance

Skills/Certifications:

• Strong understanding of Indian tax laws and international taxation principles.
• Experience working with Big 4 firms or listed companies preferred.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and multinational operations.
• Expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Tax Strategy & Planning
• Corporate Tax Compliance
• GST & Indirect Taxation
• Transfer Pricing
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Management
• Business Partnering
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement

The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.