Tax Manager

Department - Finance

Designation & Grade - Lead - Taxation

Directly Reporting Positions - CFO

Experience - 8-12 Years in Corporate Taxation, International Tax, Compliance Management, GST, and Transfer Pricing

Key Stakeholders - Duroshox Cross Functional Team / External Stakeholders

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage all direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing, and statutory compliance activities across group entities in India, USA, Netherlands, and Trusts/Individuals. Ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant tax filings, statutory reporting, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, consultants, and statutory authorities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Domestic and International Taxation

a) Oversee computation, review, and filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) for all group companies, and trusts.

b) Manage quarterly advance tax workings and filings for all entities.

c) Lead transfer pricing computations and coordinate with consultants for finalization of TP documentation and models.

d) Handle Federal, State, Franchise tax filings for US entities (Texas & Delaware).

e) Ensure timely corporate tax and VAT filings for Netherlands entities.

f) Manage ODI, FLA, APR and other RBI-related compliance for foreign investments.

Indirect Taxation & GST

a) Supervise monthly GST filings (GSTR-1, 3B, annual 9 & 9C) for all Indian entities.

b) Address GST notices (ADT-01) and assessments.

c) Manage monthly TDS computations, payments, returns and variance analysis.

d) Lead GST refund applications, appeal filings, and liaise with authorities for GST audits, plant verifications, and personal hearings.

Audit, Financial Review & Planning

a) Coordinate with internal and external auditors for tax and statutory audits.

b) Review financials of all entities (India, US, Netherlands, Trusts) on a quarterly and yearly basis.

c) Prepare tax provisions, deferred tax working, and advance tax planning.

Statutory Filings & MCA Compliance

a) Review and finalize Director Reports, XBRL filings (AOC-4, MGT-7) and other ROC filings.

b) Oversee dividend declarations, MCA documentation, and ISIN applications.

c) Ensure statutory compliance with CSR reporting, DISH applications, and 10AB applications.

Consultant & Authority Liaison

a) Manage relationships with consultants, local tax firms, and statutory authorities.

b) Validate and sign off on consultant invoices related to tax services.

c) Attend audit closure meetings, leadership reviews, and provide tax risk management advice.

Special Projects & Ad-hoc Assignments

a) Lead tax registrations for new entities, State Unemployment Tax, LEI applications, etc.

b) Participate in SAP S/4HANA implementation for tax modules.

c) Oversee tax aspects of investment planning, dividend distribution, and preference share issuance.

Team Management

a) Lead and mentor a team of taxation executives.

b) Conduct periodic performance reviews (PMS) and team skill assessments.

c) Ensure knowledge management and continuous upskilling within the tax team.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Deep knowledge of Indian Direct Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, FEMA & RBI regulations.

Experience with US Federal/State taxation, Netherlands VAT & Corporate Tax preferred.

Strong statutory, audit, and compliance management, project management for compliance and taxation initiatives.

Excellent stakeholder management with auditors, authorities, and internal functions.

Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, MS Excel

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