Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Business Tax - BFSI - CA

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Business Tax Location: Mumbai - Lower Parel Experience: 3 - 7 Years Post - Qualification Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Domain: Direct Tax | Corporate Tax | International Tax | Tax Litigation About the Role: We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in Direct Tax to join the Business Tax team. The role offers an opportunity to work across corporate tax compliance, international tax advisory, litigation, client management and team leadership, while working closely with senior stakeholders and clients. Key Responsibilities: Direct Tax & Compliance: - Prepare, review and file income tax returns for Indian and foreign corporate clients - Review monthly TDS workings and quarterly TDS returns - Prepare/review advance tax workings and SFT returns - Manage dividend assignments from end to end - Provide advisory on withholding tax implications and applicable tax rates for foreign remittances - Review and issue Form 15CB, wherever applicable International Tax & Advisory: - Advise clients on international tax matters - Evaluate POEM and Permanent Establishment (PE) risk exposure - Interpret and apply relevant tax treaties - Provide practical tax inputs on cross - border transactions and remittances Tax Litigation & Departmental Matters: - Handle corporate tax litigation matters up to the Tribunal level - Prepare appeals, detailed submissions and responses to tax authorities - Conduct legal and tax research on relevant issues - Handle rectification and refund applications - Prepare order - giving effects and stay applications - Manage departmental interactions and related follow - ups Team Management & Development: - Lead and manage a team of approximately 7 - 8 professionals - Train, mentor and groom team members for effective execution - Conduct internal knowledge - sharing and training sessions - Prepare tax alerts covering key Direct Tax updates, amendments and developments Client Management & Business Development: - Prepare proposals and presentations for prospective clients - Participate in client meetings and discussions - Develop and maintain strong client relationships - Act as a key point of contact for assigned clients - Support senior stakeholders in achieving business and revenue objectives Practice Management: - Ensure timely monthly billing and invoicing - Follow up on outstanding client collections - Support preparation and review of monthly MIS reports - Coordinate internally to ensure smooth and timely delivery of assignments What We're Looking For: - Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3 - 7 years of post - qualification experience in Direct Tax - Strong exposure to Corporate Tax and Direct Tax compliance - Hands - on experience in tax litigation and departmental matters - Good understanding of International Tax and applicable tax treaties - Experience in handling a team of 7 - 8 members - Strong analytical, research and problem - solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to independently manage client assignments and stakeholder interactions - Working knowledge of MS Office and tax/accounting applications such as Tally, Winman, etc. Why This Role?: This role offers broad exposure across Corporate Tax, International Tax, Litigation, Advisory, Client Management and Team Leadership - making it a strong opportunity for a CA looking to take on greater responsibility within the Business Tax function.