Deputy Manager - Finance and Accounts

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall tax compliance covering both direct and indirect taxes.
• Prepare and review tax workings including income tax, TDS, GST, and other applicable levies.
• Ensure timely filing of returns, payments, and statutory submissions across tax domains.
• Liaise with internal teams and external consultants/authorities for tax matters, assessments, and notices.
• Support tax audits, assessments, and departmental queries with proper documentation.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate their impact on business operations.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen tax compliance and reporting frameworks.

Key Deliverables:

1. Tax Provision Management

• Prepare and review tax provisions (current & deferred), returns, payments, and reports.

• Maintain and regularly update the company’s tax database and records.
• Ensure accurate estimation and tracking of tax liabilities.
• 2. Tax Issue Resolution
• • Resolve complex tax issues, notices, and discrepancies arising from filings or assessments.
• Identify tax optimization opportunities and recommend strategies to improve efficiency.
• 3. Tax Compliance
• • Ensure compliance with all applicable direct and indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Review and validate tax computations including income tax, TDS, and GST.
• Ensure timely filing of returns and adherence to statutory deadlines.
• 4. Reporting
• • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports.
• Provide MIS and insights on tax positions, exposures, and compliance status.
• 5. Audit & Assessment Support
• • Provide end-to-end support during internal audits, statutory audits, and tax assessments.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants to ensure timely closure of audit observations and notices.
• Experience:
• • 5-10 years of overall experience in taxation (direct & indirect taxes).
• Experience in manufacturing / FMCG industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience in SAP is mandatory.
• Exposure to tax audits, assessments, and compliance processes.
• Desired

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills• Good understanding of taxation frameworks and business operations• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability• Effective stakeholder management and coordination skills

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