CA Manager

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Chartered Accountant with a strong focus on Direct Taxation, including Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, and International Taxation, to join our tax advisory and compliance team. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid tax background, excellent leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

As a CA Manager, you will lead multiple engagements, oversee end-to-end tax compliance, provide strategic advisory services, and support business growth by nurturing client relationships and guiding junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Tax Management:
  Lead and manage direct tax compliance for corporates and individuals, including preparation, review, and timely filing of income tax returns, TDS returns, and advance tax calculations.
• Corporate Tax Advisory:
  Advise domestic and multinational clients on corporate tax planning, optimization strategies, and structuring of transactions in line with evolving tax laws and regulations.
• International Taxation:
  Provide insights and support on cross-border taxation issues, including interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), Transfer Pricing, and BEPS guidelines. Handle tax residency and Permanent Establishment (PE) advisory for clients with global presence.
• Personal Tax:
  Manage HNI clients and senior management taxation, including salary structuring, capital gains, and wealth planning, ensuring maximum efficiency and compliance.
• Representation & Litigation:
  Represent clients before tax authorities for assessments, appeals, and scrutiny cases. Prepare and review necessary documentation and submissions for litigation support.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of junior consultants and analysts. Provide technical guidance, review deliverables, and ensure quality control in all assignments.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Serve as a primary advisor to clients. Understand client needs, anticipate risks, and deliver value-added solutions to maintain long-term, trusted relationships.
• Tax Updates & Risk Management:
  Monitor regulatory updates and court rulings. Communicate implications to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure internal compliance with tax processes and risk controls.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:
  Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory. Additional certifications in International Tax or Transfer Pricing are a plus.
• Experience:
  5+ years of post-qualification experience in direct tax, corporate taxation, and international tax, preferably in a CA firm, Big 4, or corporate tax department.
• Tax Expertise:
  Proficient understanding of the Income Tax Act, DTAA, OECD guidelines, TP regulations, GAAR, and recent amendments.
• Analytical Skills:
  Strong interpretation skills for statutes, case laws, and financial data. Ability to provide strategic and practical tax advice.
• Technology:
  Experience with tax software (e.g., Winman, Tally, Excel, SAP) and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex tax issues to clients and regulatory authorities.
• Leadership & Organization:
  Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a time-bound manner.