Manager - Direct Tax

Job Req ID: 48374

Location:
Mumbai, IN

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Function: Commercial/ Finance

About:
Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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Role

Direct tax compliance and litigation

Job Level/ Designation

Manager – Direct tax (M1)

Function / Department

Finance (Direct tax)

Location

Mumbai (Corporate)

Job Purpose

Part of the Group Taxation Team involved in tax compliances & advisory for the Vodafone Idea Group. This role involves assuming responsibility of tax compliance including tax assessments, return, lower deduction certificate, etc. and resolving TDS, Tax queries received from Circles / Shared Service Centre within prescribed time lines.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

Tax compliance
Preparation of tax audits /Tax returns/ transfer pricing /ITR-6, collation of details from shared service center, (SSC), circles and relevant circle team. Review of details send by the above team.
Engaging with SSC and addressing queries raised by Tax auditors, consultant and finalization of above.

Other compliance:
Computation of DT / CT – Review of details, involving coordinating data from circle/ SSC team, addressing queries raised by Statutory auditors
Quarterly review of Contingent liability / Annual CARO reporting and Group reporting requirements
SFT/ NON PAN reporting

Tax Assessments
Collating information from circles / SSC and ensuring that the data to be furnished with the authorities does not have any tax exposure and submission of the same to tax authorities in timely manner
Subsequent to assessment, co-ordination with consultants for preparation, finalisation and filing of appeals. Interaction with consultants and preparation of groundwork to brief senior counsels for ITAT matters.
Addressing data requirements in connection with litigation (present and past)
To prepare Tax MIS & knowledge Tax update
Analysis & preparation of Tax MIS.
Analysis of recent judicial precedents, attending Seminar/Webinars on various topics & briefing the Team

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

Person having knowledge and background about working in the areas of Direct tax, tax compliance, TDS, tax provision, advance tax, income tax return filing, tax audits, tax litigation, tax assessment, tax appeals, etc

Must have technical / professional qualifications

Chartered Accountant

Years of Experience

1-3 years

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership