Tax Manager

Position/Title: Manager - Taxation

Experience: 8+ years

Qualification: CA

Department: Finance

Employment type: Fulltime

Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai

About Aeries:

Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE. We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

For more information, log on to http://www.aeriestechnology.com

Roles & Responsibilities:

Direct Tax

• Manage corporate income tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns.
• Ensure timely payment of advance tax and fulfillment of withholding tax (TDS/TCS) obligations.
• Handle income tax assessments, notices, appeals, and litigation matters.
• Review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures for financial statements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

Indirect Tax (GST)

• Oversee GST compliance, return filing, reconciliations, and annual filings.
• Ensure proper availability and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC).
• Review GST implications on business transactions, vendor contracts, and cross-border transactions.
• Manage GST audits, departmental inquiries, assessments, and notices.
• Ensure compliance with e-invoicing, e-way bill, and other statutory requirements.

Transfer Pricing

• Manage transfer pricing compliance for domestic and international related-party transactions.
• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.
• Work with global and local teams to ensure inter-company transactions comply with applicable regulations.
• Support transfer pricing audits, assessments, and dispute resolution matters.
• Review inter-company agreements and ensure arm's length pricing principles are followed.
• Coordinate with external consultants for benchmarking studies and transfer pricing reports.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Advise business stakeholders on tax-efficient structures and commercial transactions.
• Evaluate tax implications of new business initiatives, acquisitions, restructuring, and cross-border transactions.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement tax governance and control frameworks.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
• Ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness at all times.
• Maintain compliance calendars and track all tax-related deadlines.
• Prepare tax-related MIS, management reports, and leadership presentations.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, HR, and Business teams.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive awareness and training on tax compliance requirements across the organization.

Requirements for the role:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• 8+ years of experience in taxation, preferably in a multinational or large corporate environment.
• Strong experience in:
• Direct Tax
• GST / Indirect Tax
• Transfer Pricing
• TDS/TCS Compliance
• Tax Audits
• Income Tax Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance

Skills/Certifications:

• Strong understanding of Indian tax laws and international taxation principles.
• Experience working with Big 4 firms or listed companies preferred.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and multinational operations.
• Expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Tax Strategy & Planning
• Corporate Tax Compliance
• GST & Indirect Taxation
• Transfer Pricing
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Management
• Business Partnering
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement

The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.