Assistant Manager - Taxation

Assistant Manager - Taxation

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Taxation

Job Description Summary

"Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the tax compliance and reporting process for our organization.
Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations while maximizing tax efficiency and minimizing tax liabilities."

Job Description

Oversee and manage end-to-end tax compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to applicable tax laws while optimizing tax efficiency and minimizing organizational tax liabilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Tax – Income Tax & Transfer Pricing

Income Tax

• Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies under the guidance of the Tax Director.
• Review corporate income tax returns and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure timely filing of income tax returns.
• Support management of income tax audits, assessments, and liaison with tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in income tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization.
• Prepare periodic reports on tax compliance status and tax liabilities for management review.

Transfer Pricing

• Support preparation of Transfer Pricing Study Reports (TPSR).
• Assist in filing Form 3CEB and maintaining transfer pricing documentation.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of related party transactions.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors and external consultants for transfer pricing compliance.

2. TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)

• Ensure timely deduction and deposit of TDS in compliance with applicable laws.
• Prepare and file TDS returns accurately and within statutory timelines.
• Reconcile TDS accounts and maintain detailed supporting records.
• Provide guidance to finance and business teams on TDS applicability.
• Track legislative changes related to TDS and assess compliance impact.

3. Indirect Tax – GST

• Compute GST liabilities, including IGST on cross-border transactions.
• Review and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9) accurately and on time.
• Manage GST registrations, amendments, and ongoing compliance across business locations.
• Reconcile Input Tax Credit (ITC) and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support GST audits, assessments, and responses to tax authorities.
• Assist in implementation and improvement of GST compliance processes and training of internal teams.
• Handle GST exemptions and refund claims, including those related to exports.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws.
• Hands-on experience in tax return preparation and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to assess tax risks and legislative changes.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (internal teams, auditors, tax authorities, consultants).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and tax/compliance software.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 1–2 years of post-qualification experience in the taxation domain.
• Prior experience in a multinational or large corporate environment is preferred.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company.

• Career development and a promote from within culture.

• An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Experience Level

Mid Level