As a Direct Tax Manager at [Your Company Name], you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of direct taxation. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, optimizing the company s tax position, and providing strategic tax planning guidance to support the organization s financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely direct tax returns, including income tax, withholding tax, and other related filings.
Tax Planning: Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize the company s tax position, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Tax Audits: Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring a prompt and we'll-organized response while minimizing potential tax exposure.
Research and Analysis: Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, conduct research on tax issues, and provide recommendations to the senior management team on tax-efficient strategies.
Transfer Pricing: Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation to ensure alignment with international guidelines and regulations.
Tax Accounting: Manage the tax accounting process, including the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
Tax Risk Management: Identify and assess tax risks and opportunities, implement risk mitigation strategies, and monitor the impact of tax-related decisions on the company s financial performance.
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor tax professionals, ensuring the development of a high-performing tax department.
Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
Qualifications:
bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; CPA or advanced tax certification preferred.
Proven experience (X years) in direct taxation, preferably in a managerial or supervisory role.
Thorough understanding of local and international tax laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in tax software and financial modeling tools.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.