Assistant Manager / Manager – Direct Tax (Mumbai)

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager to join our Direct Tax team in Mumbai. The role is full‑time and on‑site, focusing on compliance and advisory services for individuals and corporate entities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and file direct tax returns and compute tax liabilities.
• Draft responses to tax authorities for assessments, reassessments, penalty and recovery notices, and TDS filings.
• Maintain strict adherence to statutory deadlines.
• Research and interpret changes in Indian tax legislation, notifications and case law.
• Prepare technical notes and client communications on tax matters.
• Support tax audit documentation and related compliance activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in Indian direct tax compliance and advisory.
• Strong knowledge of the Income‑Tax Act, rules and relevant regulations.
• Ability to analyse complex tax provisions and apply them to practical scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset with high professional integrity.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Tax‑related software or ERP systems for return preparation and data analysis