Manager - Direct Tax (CA)

As a Manager in our Global Business Tax team, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality tax advisory, compliance, and litigation services. The role involves managing client engagements, providing technical tax solutions, developing team members, and contributing to business growth. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage direct tax advisory engagements independently, with minimal supervision. - Prepare and review tax opinions, technical notes, and responses to day-to-day client queries. - Oversee tax compliance activities, including income tax returns, withholding tax statements, advance tax, tax provisioning, and other filings such as SFT. - Manage tax assessments, litigation proceedings, and appeals before income tax authorities and appellate forums. - Review and draft responses to tax notices, audit queries, and departmental questionnaires. - Represent clients before tax authorities for assessments, rectifications, and other tax-related matters. - Mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Deputy Managers, and Executives to strengthen team capabilities. - Support the delivery of tax technology solutions through licensing and managed services. - Act as the single point of contact for end-to-end tax operating engagements. - Oversee engagement management, including time recording, invoicing, and collections. - Identify new business opportunities and develop existing client relationships. - Collaborate with other tax service lines and business functions to address multidisciplinary client requirements. - Contribute to the firm's knowledge-sharing initiatives, eminence programs, and industry events. **Key Skills and Requirements** - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation. - Strong technical knowledge of Indian Direct Tax laws and regulations. - Experience in tax advisory, compliance, assessments, and litigation. - Excellent analytical skills and conceptual clarity. - Strong attention to detail and an innovative approach to problem-solving. - Good time management and cost management skills. - Proven ability to manage, mentor, and lead teams. - Effective communication, client management, and presentation skills.