Tax Manager-Product Engineering Services Company

The candidate would be responsible for Managing the entire spectrum of Tax compliance, Litigation, Planning, and M&A for the India region, which currently constitutes 6 legal entities. This role will involve developing and implementing tax strategies to ensure compliance with local regulations and optimize tax efficiency. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for handling any tax-related litigation and providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions. All aspects of internal advisories, including risk assessment and mitigation, will also be part of the scope of work.

Work Experience

Candidate must hold a CA qualification with 7-10 years of relevant work experience.

• The job location is in Bangalore.
• Expected to manage a team of 1-2 individuals
• This role involves overseeing all direct tax activities of Indian firms, including M&A and structuring. Litigation – 50%, compliance 25%, Advisory / M&A – 15%, others -10%
• Responsible for driving automation initiatives in various tasks
• Must have hands-on experience with Indian tax regulations, knowledge of Indian Income tax Act, TDS rules, etc.
• Ability to manage tax assessments and prepare necessary submissions.
• Familiarity with Transfer Pricing provisions
• Experience in handling tax returns for foreign countries like US, Canada, etc. would be advantageous
• Evaluation of tax implications for various types of transactions under the DTAA
• Securing Nil / lower tax deduction certificates
• Collaboration with tax advisors, attending the income tax office for necessary follow-ups
• Tax-related notes for FS including calculations for contingent liability