Assistant Manager – Direct Tax | Deloitte India | Mumbai (Commerz III)

Job Description

Summary

Deloitte India is hiring an Assistant Manager – Direct Tax to join the Finance & Accounts team at its Mumbai (Commerz III) location. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex corporate income tax compliance, handle tax litigation, and advise on critical direct tax matters impacting large domestic and multinational clients. If you’re a Chartered Accountant with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in direct tax advisory, tax assessments, and withholding tax compliance, this role offers an ideal platform to grow your tax career with a global leader.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager in Direct Tax, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and filing corporate income tax returns for domestic and non-resident companies/firms.
• Reviewing advance tax computations and final tax workings of large clients.
• Drafting responses to income tax notices and representing clients before tax authorities.
• Preparing and filing appeals and submissions before CIT (Appeals), DRP, and ITAT.
• Assisting in tax advisory services on issues like deduction eligibility, treaty benefits, and withholding tax obligations.
• Preparing withholding tax (Section 197) applications and representing cases to tax authorities.
• Conducting tax case law research using Taxmann, Taxsutra, and related commentaries.
• Drafting internal tax memos and advisory notes.
• Offering daily tax compliance support to clients across sectors.

Required Skills

We’re seeking a tax professional with:

• In-depth knowledge of Indian Direct Tax Laws.
• Strong exposure to corporate tax compliance, withholding tax, and tax assessments.
• Familiarity with legal drafting and handling client tax queries.
• Excellent skills in research and tax interpretation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Experience: 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation
• Preferred Industry Exposure: Experience in professional services, Big 4, or MNCs will be an advantage

Soft Skills & Deloitte Core Capabilities

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Effective Communication & Engagement Management
• Strategic Execution & Quality Assurance
• Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
• Adaptability to Change & Risk Management
• Empathy & Inclusive Leadership
• Tech-Savvy & Process-Oriented

Why Join Deloitte?

• Work with industry leaders in direct taxation and corporate compliance.
• Hybrid work environment with career mobility across global teams.
• Inclusive culture that fosters leadership at every level.
• Access to learning & development programs, industry certifications, and mentoring.
• Engage in impactful work that supports not just clients but communities.

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