Direct Taxation Executive

Role Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager Expense Management & Direct Tax

Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager –

Expense Management & Direct Tax to oversee our corporate expense operations

and manage direct taxation compliance, planning, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Tax & Tax Compliance

• Tax Planning & Computation: Compute advance tax liabilities, quarterly tax

provisions, and year-end direct tax calculations in accordance with local tax

laws.

• Return Filing: Prepare, review, and file corporate income tax returns,

withholding tax (TDS/TCS) returns, and equalisation levies accurately and on

time.

• Assessments & Litigation: Draft responses to tax notices, coordinate direct

tax assessments, and work alongside external tax advisors or legal

consultants during appeals/litigation.

• Tax Audits: Support direct tax statutory audits, transfer pricing documentation

(if applicable), and tax return certifications.

• Advisory & Updates: Monitor changes in direct tax legislation, assess their

impact on company operations, and advise senior management on tax

optimization strategies.

2. Reporting & Financial Analytics

• Prepare monthly expense analytical reports, variance analyses, and budget-

vs-actual tracking for management decision-making.

• Reconcile tax ledger accounts (TDS receivables/payables, advance tax

balances) against tax department portals (e.g., Form 26AS/AIS) on a monthly

basis.

• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities related to

expense accruals and tax provisions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, direct

taxation, and expense management.

• Tax Expertise: Strong, in-depth knowledge of local Direct Tax laws,

withholding tax provisions, corporate income tax structure, and tax audit

requirements.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems and

advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent data management skills with high attention to

detail and accuracy.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact

with internal cross-functional teams, external auditors, and tax authorities.