Manager/Senior Manager – Direct Tax

Overview

• Oversee calculation, review, and accounting of tax provisions for the Group, ensuring full compliance with accounting, tax standards, and internal policies.
• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax reporting packages for group consolidation and audit purposes.
• Manage corporate tax return filings across all group entities — from planning and coordination to review and submission within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with direct tax regulations and monitor adherence to transfer pricing policies and documentation (local files, master files, CbCR).
• Conduct intercompany transaction reviews and develop transfer pricing strategies to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate tax audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and authorities.
• Develop and maintain robust tax risk management frameworks and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process integrity.
• Monitor legislative changes in direct tax and assess their impact on the Group’s operations.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives (ERP tax modules, digital dashboards) to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate with finance business partners, CFOs, and treasury teams to align tax objectives with overall business goals.
• Define and track KPIs and SLAs to ensure tax reporting accuracy and process effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and oversee resolution of audit and compliance issues.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities within tax processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the direct tax team, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric, and service-oriented culture.
• Ensure continuous team development and capability building aligned with DH Group Services Finance priorities.