Tax Manager

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, GST/VAT, TDS, Withholding Tax, and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory tax returns in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax computations, provisions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review TDS returns to identify short deductions, excess deductions, and ensure compliance with applicable tax rates.
• Monitor changes in local tax laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance measures in coordination with accounting partners and internal finance teams.
• Compute tax exposures, identify the underlying causes, and prepare presentations and supporting documents for discussions with tax authorities.
• Monitor monthly tax liabilities and ensure tax payments are accurately reconciled with the books of accounts.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, notices, and inquiries from tax authorities by preparing responses and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants, statutory auditors, and legal advisors on tax-related matters and litigation support.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready tax documentation to support statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Collaborate with regional/global tax and finance teams to ensure compliance with group tax policies and reporting standards.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and review intercompany transactions from a tax compliance perspective.
• Provide tax-related guidance for new business initiatives, commercial contracts, and cross-functional projects.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance processes related to tax compliance and reporting.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within the tax function.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and publish a monthly Tax Compliance Dashboard for the Transfer Pricing (TP) Tax Head and senior management.
• Ensure timely closure of tax issues while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating tax risks across the organization.