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Role - Manager - Accounting & Taxation | IndiaDriving intelligent tax strategies and flawless compliance as a 'forward-deployed solver' (fds) by architecting a resilient tax framework and ensuring every decision aligns with business outcomes.Role Description:You are a proactive, indispensable partner to Searce's leadership, deeply embedded in our financial and operational strategy. This isn't just about filing returns or managing audits; it’s about being a 'Tax Strategist' who preempts risks, optimizes tax structures, and acts as a force multiplier for Searce's financial health and growth.You'll be a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for orchestrating all direct & indirect tax activities for the India region. You will ensure meticulous compliance, manage complex litigations, and serve as a critical advisor, enabling Searce to navigate the intricate tax landscape with confidence and efficiency.Let’s be clear: this role demands more than just technical knowledge. It requires a keen business acumen, an analytical mindset to identify opportunities, and the proactive drive to implement value-generating tax strategies. You'll solve challenges before they arise, operate with a /"process-first/" mindset, and contribute directly to our ability to /"solve differently/" for our clients and our organization.If you’re a meticulously organized, analytical professional with a strategic brain, an unwavering commitment to compliance, and the ability to amplify financial impact — you’re exactly who we’re looking for.You're not just a tax manager; you're a 'Compliance Architect.'Responsibilities:(A) Strategic Tax Planning & Optimization:Take accountability for tax outflow, implementing strategies for estimation, forecasting, and optimization to align with business goals.Research and recommend tax-efficient structures, including restructuring, and advise on cross-border transactions and overseas operations.Identify tax savings and proactively suggest ways to increase profitability while maintaining compliance.(B) Compliance & Litigation Management:Lead and manage all direct & indirect tax compliances for the India region, including the filing of corporate income tax returns and other annual compliances.Own and oversee all litigations, assessments, and notices, drafting appeals and submissions to be filed before various tax authorities.Represent Searce before tax authorities such as CIT(A), DRP, and ITAT, and manage all related liaisoning activities.(C) Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Oversight:Manage intercompany transactions among Searce entities from a Transfer Pricing (TP) standpoint.Conduct in-depth analysis of TP issues, and lead the preparation of TP reports, Form 3CEB, and other required documentation.(D) Research & Advisory:Conduct extensive research on Domestic Tax, International Tax, FEMA, and Companies Act to stay ahead of regulatory changes.Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to leadership on new and existing tax laws, ensuring all business decisions are tax-efficient and compliant.Functional Skills:Analytical Architect: Breaks down complex tax laws and financial data to design robust, compliant, and optimized tax strategies.Compliance Custodian: Manages all regulatory filings and deadlines with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring zero-defect execution.Litigation Strategist: Navigates the legal landscape with precision, drafting persuasive submissions and representing the company with confidence before tax authorities.Value-Driven Researcher: Goes beyond surface-level research to find genuine opportunities for tax savings and revenue enhancement.Process-First Driver: Thinks systematically to streamline tax workflows, identifies inefficiencies, and implements process improvements that enhance accuracy and speed.Leadership Multiplier: Mentors and guides a team, amplifying their capabilities and ensuring collective excellence in tax management.Skills:Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax Litigation, Tax Advisory, Tax Planning, FEMA, Companies Act, Financial Management, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail.Tech Superpowers:Data-Fluent Navigator: Proficiently uses financial and tax software to extract, analyze, and synthesize large datasets for strategic tax planning and compliance.Automation Evangelist: Identifies manual, repetitive tax processes and champions the implementation of automation tools to reduce human error and increase efficiency.Predictive Modeler: Leverages forecasting and modeling tools to project tax outflows and simulate the financial impact of different tax strategies, providing data-backed recommendations.Tech-Informed Litigator: Utilizes legal and tax databases to conduct extensive research, ensuring submissions are backed by the latest case law and legislative changes.Experience & Relevance:Tax Pedigree: A Chartered Accountant with around 7 years (post qualification) of proven work experience in a similar industry role, demonstrating a strong foundational understanding of direct taxation.Leadership Acumen: Prior experience leading and mentoring a team of 1-3 members, demonstrating the ability to manage and develop talent.Compliance Command: Exhibits a track record of successfully managing end-to-end tax compliance for a corporate entity, including direct handling of litigations.Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to not only manage compliance but also to identify and implement tax-saving strategies that contribute to profitability.Bonus Points:Action-Oriented Solver: Exhibits strong ownership, drives diligent execution, and demonstrates a clear bias for achieving real-world financial impact.Impactful Contributor to Transformation: Has played a pivotal role in delivering tangible outcomes within a tax or finance transformation project, contributing effectively beyond theoretical concepts.Passion for 'Solving Differently': 0→1, 1→10: Understands and has actively contributed to the lifecycle of building and scaling tax frameworks, from inception (0→1) to significant adoption and growth (1→10).You default to Solve, not posture; Deliver, not debate; Impact over optics and solving for real financial outcomes over 'we’ve always done it this way.'