Manager, Direct Tax

Responsibilities

• Manage scrutiny assessments and respond to notices under the Income Tax Act
• Support representation before CIT(A) and coordinate with external counsel for ITAT, HC, and SC proceedings
• Maintain a litigation tracker for pending matters and outcomes
• Advise on tax implications of domestic and cross-border transactions, including DTAA and PE risk
• Support structuring of intercompany arrangements and vendor agreements
• Monitor legislative changes such as CBDT circulars and OECD BEPS developments
• Identify and document tax risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Own the corporate income tax compliance calendar, including advance tax, TDS, and ITR-6 filings
• Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation including Form 3CEB and benchmarking analysis
• Ensure compliance with withholding tax obligations on domestic and cross-border payments

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory
• 3–5+ years of post-qualification experience in Direct Tax
• Experience in compliance and advisory work
• Prior experience in a Big 4, top-tier consulting firm, or in-house corporate tax function preferred
• Demonstrable experience handling assessments and appeals independently
• Deep knowledge of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Tax Audit, and Transfer Pricing regulations
• Familiarity with international tax concepts like PE, POEM, and BEPS

About the Company

InShorts is looking for a technically strong Direct Tax professional to join their in-house tax function to anchor corporate tax compliance and provide guidance on international tax matters.