Manager - Direct Tax- CA/CPA

Job Title: Direct Tax Manager Location: Pune Reports To: Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager Qualifications and Experience: Education: - Chartered Accountant CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred. - Postgraduate degree in Taxation or International Tax is advantageous. Experience: - Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive tax experience in a multinational corporation or Big Four advisory firm. - Proven experience managing direct and indirect tax compliance in India. - Strong background in transfer pricing, international tax, and cross border transactions. - Experience with tax provisions under US GAAP or IFRS. - Exposure to BEPS, Pillar Two GloBE framework, and evolving international tax standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Tax Compliance and Reporting: - Manage and oversee timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns including corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and other applicable returns. - Ensure accurate preparation and submission of tax computations in compliance with applicable local tax laws. - Coordinate with external tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance related matters. - Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on operations. 2. Tax Planning and Advisory: - Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and cross border activities. - Identify tax optimization opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. - Support implementation of global tax strategies including BEPS Pillar Two GloBE and transfer pricing policies. - Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions and operational changes. 3. Transfer Pricing: - Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with OECD guidelines and local requirements. - Manage Country by Country Reporting CbCR and related obligations. - Support intercompany pricing reviews and benchmarking analyses. 4. Tax Audits and Controversy Management: - Manage tax audits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities. - Coordinate with legal counsel and external advisors on litigation and dispute resolution. - Prepare and maintain audit ready documentation and responses. - Track and report the status of open tax assessments and contingent liabilities. 5. Financial Reporting and Tax Provisions: - Prepare current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS. - Support quarterly and year end financial close activities related to tax. - Review effective tax rate ETR computations and provide variance analysis. - Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements. 6. Governance, Controls and Risk Management: - Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley SOX requirements. - Develop and maintain tax risk registers and governance documentation. - Ensure compliance with financial policies and the global tax governance framework. 7. Stakeholder Management and Team Leadership: - Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Operations teams on tax related matters. - Mentor and guide junior tax professionals within the team. - Liaise with regional controllers and GBS shared service centers on tax data requirements. - Support Mergers and Acquisitions M&A due diligence and integration activities from a tax perspective. Skills and Competencies: - Deep knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws, transfer pricing, and international tax treaties. - Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and apply it to business scenarios. - Effective written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders and tax authorities. - Capable of managing and developing a team of tax professionals. - High accuracy in tax calculations, filings, and financial reporting. - Understanding of the oil and gas or technology services sector is an advantage. - Proficiency in SAP, tax software tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Working Conditions: - Office based with hybrid working arrangements as applicable. - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. - Ability to work across time zones in a global matrixed organization.