Manager - Taxation

Job Overview

The Manager - Taxation is responsible for independently handling Direct Tax advisory, litigation, transfer pricing, and international taxation assignments, ensuring timely delivery of quality services. This role demands leadership of the team managing various tax domains, liaison with tax authorities, and providing strategic tax advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team managing Direct Tax litigation, advisory, international tax, expat taxation, transfer pricing, and related tax laws.
• Supervise transfer pricing audits by ensuring comprehensive documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Manage complete client assignments, delivering high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting technical excellence and professional growth.
• Engage with clients to understand their tax requirements and ensure smooth execution and closure of projects.
• Stay updated on applicable direct and international tax laws, ensuring compliance and integration into client services.
• Oversee preparation and review of tax opinions, reports, and submissions to tax authorities.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base by maintaining updated repositories on tax laws, treaties, circulars, notifications, and judicial decisions.
• Conduct and support firm-wide training sessions, webinars, and technical discussions to elevate overall tax expertise.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as audit, compliance, and consulting to deliver integrated tax solutions and support business development including client pitching and proposal preparations.

Performance Metrics

• Ensure completion of assignments within established timelines and budgets.
• Maintain high accuracy and quality in tax deliverables.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships with effective communication.
• Deliver sound advisory and litigation support grounded in current laws and case precedents.
• Mentor team and actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Capability to independently oversee client assignments and lead a team with limited supervision.
• Excellent liaison and coordination skills with tax authorities and internal partners.
• In-depth knowledge of Direct Tax compliance, advisory, litigation, appeals drafting, including transfer pricing audits and documentation.
• Strong communication, drafting, research, and business acumen.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude, strong leadership, and people management skills focused on superior service delivery.

About V. Narayanan & Co.

Established over six decades ago, V. Narayanan & Co. is a prominent firm delivering a wide range of services with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and integrity. It stays abreast of evolving legal and regulatory frameworks to offer informed and compliant solutions. With offices in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Trichy, and Bangalore, the firm serves a diverse clientele and is led by ten experienced partners specializing in various fields to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary services.