Manager – Direct tax

Job Title: Manager – Direct Tax

About the Company:

Join one of India’s top luxury Gems & Jewellery retail houses, with a robust ₹5,000+ Crore turnover, known for its legacy, growth mindset, and institutionalization efforts. The Group is on a strategic journey toward an IPO in the next 1–2 years, and we’re strengthening our Direct Tax function with a high-performing Chartered Accountant based in Surat.

Role Purpose:

We’re hiring a Direct Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, litigation, and transfer pricing for a high-growth retail group. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance to manage tax assessments, design efficient tax strategies, and support IPO-readiness. Ideal for CAs who’ve worked in-house in a corporate role or in Big 4/Big 10 direct tax verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive direct tax strategy in alignment with Company goals.
  


• Handle Transfer Pricing documentation, compliance, and planning.
  


• Lead direct tax litigation and represent company during assessments and scrutiny.
  


• Coordinate with legal counsel and consultants for tax cases and statutory queries.
  


• Monitor updates in Income Tax, TDS, and Transfer Pricing laws; implement changes.
  


• Manage Advance Tax, TDS Returns, and other direct tax filings.
  


• Provide internal advisory to finance and business units for tax-efficient structuring.
  


• Keep the company audit-ready from a direct tax perspective.
  
  

• CA Qualified with 2 or 2+ years of post qualification experience.
  


• Corporate Experience in Direct Taxation is prefered
  


• Alternately, Big 4/Big 10 CA firm experience in Direct Tax vertical is acceptable
  


• Expertise in Direct Tax, Transfer Pricing, Litigation & TDS.
  


• Currently based in Surat or willing to relocate (no accommodation provided).
  


• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  

• Be part of a ₹5,000 Cr+ luxury retail group with IPO ambitions.
  


• Get exposure to strategic tax planning, litigation, and Transfer Pricing at scale.
  


• Work directly with senior finance leadership in a high-visibility role.
  


• Long-term opportunity in a legacy brand that is modernizing fast.