About The Role

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws, and developing strategies to optimize the company’s tax position. This role involves managing direct taxes, indirect taxes and transfer pricing for India and US/Manila subsidiaries, coordinating audits, and advising leadership on tax implications of business decisions.

Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and financial reporting standards

Additional certifications in international taxation (US / Philippines) or transfer pricing (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.)
Manage tax provisions and maintain tax balances in the general ledger
Coordinate with external consultants and auditors for tax filings and audits
Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance
Maintain tax compliance and litigation register upto date along with reconciliation with books of account

Tax Planning & Strategy

Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities
Advise on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions
Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide actionable insights
Ensure transfer pricing documentation and compliance

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with tax authorities and represent the company during assessments and audits
Collaborate with internal departments (legal, finance, operations) to ensure tax efficiency
Train and mentor junior tax staff across multiple locations and geographies

CA / CPA with 5-8 years in corporate tax, preferably in a multinational or Big 4 environment