We are looking for an experienced Taxation professional with strong expertise in Indian Direct & Indirect Taxation . The individual will be responsible for managing tax compliance, advisory, planning, audits, assessments, and tax risk across India.

The role requires strong knowledge of Indian tax regulations along with practical experience in cross-border transactions, Direct tax, Transfer pricing, GST, Customs, withholding taxes and tax treaties .

The candidate will work closely with Finance, Legal, Business, HR, Procurement, and international stakeholders to ensure tax-efficient and compliant business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Taxation – India

- Manage end-to-end Indian corporate income-tax compliance.
- Review and oversee preparation and filing of income-tax returns.
- Manage advance tax calculations and tax provisioning.
- Handle tax assessments, notices, appeals, and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Support tax audits and statutory audits.
- Review applicability of TDS/TCS provisions and ensure timely compliance.
- Identify tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support tax planning and optimization initiatives within applicable laws.
- Monitor changes in Indian direct-tax legislation and assess their business impact.

2. International Taxation

- Provide tax support for cross-border transactions and international business operations .
- Analyse tax implications of cross-border service arrangements, royalties, management fees, software/technology transactions and intercompany transactions.
- Apply and interpret Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) .
- Advise on withholding tax implications for overseas payments.
- Support determination of Permanent Establishment (PE) and other international tax considerations.




- Evaluate tax implications of setting up or operating entities in foreign jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with overseas tax advisors and local finance teams.
- Support international tax audits, assessments and regulatory requirements.

3. Transfer Pricing

- Coordinate with internal and external advisors for transfer-pricing compliance.
- Review intercompany agreements and transactions from a tax perspective.
- Support preparation/review of transfer-pricing documentation.
- Assist with benchmarking analysis and arm’s-length pricing.
- Support transfer-pricing audits and assessments.
- Identify potential transfer-pricing risks in new business arrangements.

4. Indirect Taxation – India

- Manage and oversee GST and Customs compliance
- Review GST applicability on products, services and business transactions.
- Ensure timely GST returns, reconciliations and payments.
- Review input tax credit eligibility and identify potential leakage.
- Support GST audits, assessments, notices and litigation.
- Advise business teams on GST implications of current contracts and transactions.
- Monitor changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars and judicial decisions.
- Support tax process improvements and automation.

6. Tax Advisory & Business Support

- Provide tax advice during new business initiatives, contracts, investments and restructuring .
- Review customer and supplier contracts for tax implications.
- Support Finance and Business teams in evaluating tax-efficient operating models.

7. Stakeholder Management The role will work closely with CFO, Legal & Compliance, Procurement, HR & Payroll, Business Unit Leaders, Global Finance Teams, Tax Authorities and External Tax Consultants.

Required Qualifications

- CA (Chartered Accountant) is MUST.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Taxation or related discipline.
- Additional qualification in International Taxation would be an advantage.

📌 Manager - Taxation (Direct & Indirect) (Bengaluru)
🏢 INCEPTAWORKS PRIVATE
📍 Bengaluru