Direct Tax Manager

UpMan Placements is inviting applications for an exciting career opportunity with one of our clients from the Financial Advisory services industry.

Role : Direct Taxation Manager

Location : Ahmedabad

Education : Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience : 3 to 5 years post qualification

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Direct Tax — spanning compliance, litigation, advisory, and international tax. The ideal candidate is technically sound, client-facing, and capable of working independently on complex tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Prepare and review computation of income and corporate tax returns for domestic and international clients
• Ensure adherence to statutory timelines for all direct tax compliances

Litigation

• Draft and file submissions for assessments, re-assessments, rectifications, stay applications, demand recovery, penalty proceedings, and withholding tax proceedings
• Assistance in appellate matters before CIT(A) and preparation of ITAT appeals
• Assistance in co-ordination with clients and departmental authorities on litigation matters

Advisory

• Analyse and advise on tax implications of complex domestic and international transactions, business restructuring, tax benefits, and treaty interpretations
• Prepare well-researched memos and presentations for client advisory assignments
• Stay updated with latest case laws, CBDT circulars/notifications, and evolving tax positions

International Tax

• Determine taxability and withholding obligations for foreign remittances
• Preparation / Review of Form 145 and Form 146 (earlier Form 15CA/15CB)
• Assistance in 201 proceedings
• Advise on DTAA applicability, beneficial treaty positions, and cross-border structuring

Team & Development

• Mentor and coach junior team members on technical concepts
• Contribute to knowledge management through research and internal training sessions

Candidate Profile

• Qualified CA with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in Direct Tax
• Prior experience in a CA firm or tax consulting environment preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
• Proficiency in tax research tools and working knowledge of tax software

Interested candidates can connect with Vanita at or email at