Manager - Direct Tax

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 2600000 (ie INR 20 - 26 LPA)

Min Experience: 6+ years
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially aware Chartered Accountant to join the Direct Tax practice as a Manager – Direct Tax. The role involves working closely with the leadership team to ensure high-quality client delivery across Direct Tax Advisory and Litigation, with a focus on Corporate Taxation and International Taxation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in Indian and international tax laws, the ability to manage complex tax engagements, and experience coordinating client deliverables within demanding timelines. This position also involves supporting business development, managing client relationships, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Advisory and Litigation

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple tax advisory and litigation projects within defined timelines.
• Advise clients on complex direct taxation matters, including corporate tax and international tax issues.
• Work closely with Senior Managers and Directors to lead and execute tax engagements.
• Manage and coordinate tax submissions, assessments, and appeal hearings before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Support tax risk management and assurance processes while ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in monitoring resource allocation and chargeability across tax engagements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable direct tax regulations and requirements.

Client and Business Management

• Support senior team members in client fee negotiations, engagement scoping, and commercial discussions.
• Gather and analyse business intelligence relevant to the Direct Tax practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to enhance service delivery, client satisfaction, and market visibility.
• Develop professional relationships with tax authorities, business leaders, functional heads, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with local and international tax teams, external consultants, and service providers to ensure effective execution of client assignments.
• Contribute to business development and client acquisition initiatives through industry relationships and commercial awareness.

Team Management and Development

• Guide and mentor junior team members working on tax advisory and litigation assignments.
• Support team training, knowledge sharing, and professional development initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating team performance and ensuring quality across tax engagements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide tax advisory support across domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Contribute to tax engagement assessments and year-end tax provisions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in Direct Taxation, including Corporate Tax and applicable Indian and International Tax laws.
• Working knowledge of allied regulations such as the Black Money Act (BMA) and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
• Strong financial and statistical analytical capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong business development, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, decision-making, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate business objectives and organisational values.
• High ethical standards, professional integrity, and attention to detail.

Must-Have Skills

• Direct Taxation
• Corporate Tax

Good-to-Have Skills

• International Tax
• Tax Litigation

Educational Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

Experience

• 6–8 years of post-qualification experience in Direct Taxation.
• Relevant experience in tax advisory, corporate taxation, litigation, assessments, and client engagement management is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong Chartered Accountant with sound experience in direct tax advisory and litigation. They should be capable of managing client deliverables, supporting business development, coordinating with senior stakeholders, and mentoring junior professionals while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professional ethics.