Taxation Officer

Dmi Finance; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dmi Finance invites applications for Assistant Manager Expense Management & Direct Tax to oversee corporate expense operations and manage direct taxation compliance, planning and reporting. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration with finance teams.

The position entails tax planning, computation, returns filing, audits, and advisory updates. Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of relevant experience and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, within an Indian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate finance, direct taxation and expense management.
• Strong knowledge of local Direct Tax laws, withholding tax provisions, corporate income tax structure and tax audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compute advance tax liabilities, quarterly tax provisions, and year-end direct tax calculations per local tax laws.
• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns, withholding tax returns, and equalisation levies.
• Draft responses to tax notices and coordinate direct tax assessments with external advisors.
• Support direct tax audits, transfer pricing docs and tax return certifications.
• Monitor changes in direct tax legislation and advise management on optimization.

Skills

Tax planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager Expense Management & Direct Tax

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To:

Location:

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager Expense Management & Direct Tax to oversee our corporate expense operations and manage direct taxation compliance, planning, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Planning & Computation: Compute advance tax liabilities, quarterly tax provisions, and year-end direct tax calculations in accordance with local tax laws.
• Return Filing: Prepare, review, and file corporate income tax returns, withholding tax (TDS/TCS) returns, and equalisation levies accurately and on time.
• Assessments & Litigation: Draft responses to tax notices, coordinate direct tax assessments, and work alongside external tax advisors or legal consultants during appeals/litigation.
• Tax Audits: Support direct tax statutory audits, transfer pricing documentation (if applicable), and tax return certifications.
• Advisory & Updates: Monitor changes in direct tax legislation, assess their impact on company operations, and advise senior management on tax optimization strategies.

2. Reporting & Financial Analytics

• Prepare monthly expense analytical reports, variance analyses, and budget-vs-actual tracking for management decision-making.
• Reconcile tax ledger accounts (TDS receivables/payables, advance tax balances) against tax department portals (e.g., Form 26AS/AIS) on a monthly basis.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities related to expense accruals and tax provisions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: : Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, direct taxation, and expense management.
• Tax Expertise: Strong, in-depth knowledge of local Direct Tax laws, withholding tax provisions, corporate income tax structure, and tax audit requirements.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent data management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal cross-functional teams, external auditors, and tax authorities.