Assistant Manager - Tax

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNINGLighthouse Learning Group, formerly known as EuroKids International, is India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education group, backed by global investment firm KKR. Driven by its purpose to unlock human potential by igniting the love for learning through its institutions, which includes leading brands like EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Mother’s Pet Kindergarten, Centre Point School, Heritage International Xperiential School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Finland International School Maldives and Phoenix Greens School of Learning.Nurturing over 190,000 students every day , Lighthouse Learning emphasizes a 'Child First' philosophy, innovative pedagogy, and child safety. With1,850 Preschoolsand60 K-12 Schools , itempowers 1,650 women entrepreneursandemploys a direct and indirect workforce of over 22,000 people.PurposeThe role holder will require to deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe. Building relationships and interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise. Providing innovative tax planning and reviewing complex income tax returns.Role and responsibilities : Direct TaxEnsure timely compliance of tax returns, registration with various tax and regulatory authorityEnsure timely completion of assessment, appellate and other proceedings.Ensure proper representation in front of the department, assessment and benchmark the sameEnsure plan for opportunities of achieving lower taxation and benchmarking with the other players in the same industry.Ensure proper drafting of intercompany agreement and review of the documents etcComplete and maintain