Assistant Manager - Direct Tax / Tax Compliance – Taxation

Job Title: Tax / Direct Tax

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax / Direct Tax professional to join our Finance team. The role involves managing direct tax compliances, tax provisions, TDS, tax returns, assessments, notices, audits, and related statutory requirements. The candidate will work closely with Finance, auditors, tax consultants, and tax authorities to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Prepare quarterly/annual tax provisions, deferred tax workings, and related disclosures.

Prepare advance tax workings and ensure timely payments.

Prepare and file income tax returns, tax audit reports, transfer pricing reports, and other applicable forms.

Prepare monthly TDS payment workings and quarterly TDS returns.

Reconcile income and TDS as per Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS with books of accounts.

Assessments & Notices

Prepare workings and submissions for scrutiny assessments, inquiries, and tax notices.

Draft and file responses with tax authorities within prescribed timelines.

Prepare and file rectification and stay of demand applications, wherever required.

Track tax demands, assessments, hearings, notices, and follow-up actions.

Maintain the tax notice and compliance tracker.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

Provide tax data, workings, and supporting documents to internal and statutory auditors.

Respond to audit and tax-related queries.

Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, Finance teams, and other stakeholders.

Ensure proper documentation and timely closure of tax-related activities.

Automation & Process Improvement

Support tax automation and technology initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance, reconciliation, reporting, and process efficiency.

Assist in implementing and enhancing tax tools and systems.

What We're Looking For

Educational Background

CA / CA Inter / CMA or equivalent qualification.

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of Indian Direct Tax and TDS compliances.

Good understanding of tax provisions, deferred tax, advance tax, tax audits, and income tax returns.

Experience with 26AS, AIS, TIS reconciliation.

Knowledge of tax assessments, notices, rectification, and demand matters.

Good MS Excel and accounting/ERP skills.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Professional Experience

2+ years of experience in Direct Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, or a related role.

Hands-on experience in tax computations, returns, TDS, audits, assessments, and notices.

Experience working with auditors and external tax consultants.

Ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines effectively.

Nice to Have

Exposure to transfer pricing, tax litigation, rectification, and demand management.

Experience in fintech, NBFC, banking, lending, payments, or financial services.

Experience with tax automation or compliance tools.

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/reporting tools.

Tools & Technologies

Tax: Income Tax Portal, TRACES, 26AS, AIS, TIS

ERP: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar

Reporting: MS Excel, Power Query, Power BI

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Exposure to end-to-end corporate tax and TDS activities.

Opportunity to work on assessments, notices, audits, and complex tax matters.

Opportunity to contribute to tax automation and process improvement.

Collaborative environment with continuous learning and career development.

Role Details

Position: Tax / Direct Tax
Department: Finance / Taxation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2+ Years
Location: Bengaluru, On-site

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