Job Opening: Team Manager Direct Taxation

Location: Mumbai
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – First Attempt Preferred / Second Attempt Considered
Experience: 5+ Years Post-Qualification Experience
CTC: Up to 29 LPA (85% Fixed + 15% Variable)
Notice Period: Less than 30 Days
Industry Preference: Manufacturing
Prior Experience: Big 4 Firm Mandatory

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Direct Taxation professional to join our team as a Team Manager. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in direct tax compliance, tax litigation, assessments, and advisory functions. Candidates with a combination of Big 4 and Manufacturing industry experience will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax Compliance

- Manage corporate tax compliance, tax returns, tax provisions, and advance tax computations.
- Ensure timely compliance with all direct tax regulations and statutory requirements.
- Review tax computations, deferred tax workings, and tax reporting requirements.

Tax Litigation & Assessments

- Handle direct tax litigation matters, assessments, reassessments, and appellate proceedings.
- Draft and review responses to notices, appeals, and submissions before tax authorities.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants, legal counsels, and regulatory authorities.
- Represent the organization in tax-related discussions and proceedings.

Tax Advisory & Planning

- Provide tax advisory support on business transactions and strategic initiatives.




- Analyze tax implications of operational and commercial decisions.
- Support tax planning initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Finance, Legal, Audit, and Business teams on tax-related matters.
- Present tax risks, opportunities, and compliance updates to senior management.
- Support statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.

Process & Governance

- Drive process improvements and strengthen tax governance frameworks.
- Ensure robust documentation and internal controls around taxation processes.

Candidate Requirements

Mandatory Criteria

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Direct Taxation.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 firm is mandatory.
- Experience in the Manufacturing industry is mandatory.
- Strong exposure to:
- Direct Tax Compliance
- Corporate Taxation
- Tax Litigation
- Assessments & Appeals
- Tax Advisory

- Proven experience in handling litigation matters before tax authorities.
- Solid communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Notice period should be less than 30 days.

Compensation

- Up to 29 LPA CTC
- 85% Fixed Pay
- 15% Variable Pay

Interested Candidates

Please share your updated resume along with Current CTC, Expected CTC, Notice Period, and details of Direct Tax Litigation experience at:

[email protected]

Subject Line: Application for Team Manager – Direct Taxation (Mumbai)

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