Taxation Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Taxation Manager to lead both direct and indirect tax functions for a leading client in Bengaluru. The role involves ensuring full regulatory compliance, optimizing tax positions, and supporting business decisions with expert tax advice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end direct tax activities: corporate income tax, advance tax, TDS, tax planning, assessments and annual filings.
• Oversee indirect tax (GST) compliance, reconciliations, return filings, audits, refunds and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants and government authorities during assessments and investigations.
• Monitor legislative changes, assess impact and develop tax‑efficient strategies.
• Prepare tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and disclosures for financial reporting.
• Provide tax advisory support for new initiatives, contracts and commercial transactions.
• Lead internal tax audits, strengthen governance and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Mentor junior finance professionals and promote best practices.

Required profile

• 6‑13 years of experience in tax operations, statutory compliance and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical abilities and up‑to‑date knowledge of Indian tax legislation.
• Proven track record of driving tax optimisation while minimizing compliance risk.
• Excellent collaboration skills with finance, legal and business teams.

Required skills

• Direct Taxation (corporate tax, TDS, advance tax, transfer pricing, tax planning)
• Indirect Taxation (GST compliance, input tax credit, refunds, audits)
• Tax compliance, statutory filings and audit support
• Tax litigation management
• Accounting principles and financial reporting
• Tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and disclosures