Job Description – Direct Tax Manager

Designation: Manager – Direct Tax
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Experience: 3–6 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Department: Taxation / Finance

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–6 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation to manage direct tax compliance, tax planning, assessments, litigation support, and advisory activities. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian Income Tax laws, regulatory requirements, and tax compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage direct tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of income tax returns for companies and other entities.

• Handle advance tax computations, tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax reconciliations.

• Manage tax assessments, reassessments, and proceedings under the Income Tax Act.

• Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders for tax-related matters.

• Prepare responses to income tax notices, support appeal proceedings, and assist in litigation management.

• Monitor changes in income tax laws, CBDT notifications, circulars, and judicial pronouncements.

• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to optimize tax liabilities within the applicable legal framework.

• Review tax computations, TDS compliance, withholding tax matters, and related reconciliations.

• Assist with tax audits, statutory audits, and preparation of tax-related schedules and documentation.

• Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory deadlines and maintain proper tax records.

• Provide tax advisory support to internal business and finance teams.

• Identify tax risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen tax controls.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–6 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation.

• Strong knowledge of the Indian Income Tax Act, Rules, and applicable tax regulations.

• Hands-on experience in corporate taxation, tax assessments, and income tax return filing.

• Experience in handling income tax notices, scrutiny assessments, and tax litigation support.

• Knowledge of TDS/TCS provisions, advance tax, tax provisions, and tax audits.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet statutory deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and tax compliance software or relevant ERP systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a Big 6 firm, consulting firm, or corporate tax department.

• Exposure to corporate tax advisory, tax planning, and tax risk management.

• Experience in independently managing tax compliance and coordinating with senior stakeholders.