Manager - Taxation

About Quick Heal Technologies Ltd

Quick Heal Technologies Ltd

Responsibilities

• Direct & Indirect Taxation Oversee Direct Tax and Indirect Tax compliance for the group, ensuring timely and accurate filing of all returns (Income Tax, GST, TDS/TCS, etc.).
• Handle assessments, notices, appeals, and hearings, and liaise with tax authorities and external consultants.
• Review contracts, transactions, and proposals for tax implications, recommending compliant and tax‑efficient structures.
• Ensure accurate tax provisioning, reconciliations, and true‑ups with absolutely no year‑end surprises.
• Ensure compliance with GST, ICDS, and applicable legacy laws (Service Tax / VAT / Sales Tax).
• Support Tax Audit and Statutory Audit, including preparation of working papers and responses.
• Ensure adherence to Internal Financial Controls (IFC) related to taxation processes.
• Tax Litigation & Matter Ownership Act as the single point of ownership for all ongoing tax litigations and assessments across Direct and Indirect Taxes.
• Track matter‑wise status, next action dates, risks, and consultant deliverables.
• Ensure timely submissions, closures, and clear visibility of exposure and developments to senior management.
• Financial Reporting & Group Accounting Support Assist in finalisation of accounts of domestic and overseas subsidiaries, including review of trial balances, schedules, and key accounting judgments.
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements of the holding company, including inter‑company reconciliations and eliminations.
• Review inter‑company transactions and balances to ensure alignment with tax, FEMA, GST, transfer pricing, and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors and internal stakeholders on group reporting matters.
• MIS, Budgeting & Management Reporting Prepare and review MIS for the holding company and subsidiaries, highlighting variances, trends, and key exceptions.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecast exercises, coordinating with business and functional teams.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data used for management and board reporting.
• FEMA, SOFTEX & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations, including reporting related to foreign subsidiaries, investments, and cross‑border transactions.
• Handle SOFTEX filings and coordinate with STPI and external consultants.
• Support regulatory filings such as FLA returns and other RBI‑related compliances, as applicable.
• Management – Direct & Indirect Tax Lead and manage a two‑member taxation team handling day‑to‑day Direct Tax and Indirect Tax operations.
• Allocate work, review outputs, and ensure timely closure of routine compliances, reconciliations, assessments, and ongoing matters.
• Ensure proper documentation, backup, and continuity of work, avoiding person dependency.
• Guide and mentor team members on technical matters, compliance discipline, and ownership mindset.
• Governance, Controls & Escalation Maintain centralized trackers and compliance calendars for taxation, litigations, FEMA, and SOFTEX.
• Ensure timely escalation of risks, exceptions, delays, or potential non‑compliances to the reporting manager.
• Support preparation of Audit Committee and Board‑level notes relating to taxation, litigations, and regulatory matters.
• Identify process gaps and propose practical improvements to strengthen controls, compliance discipline, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce / accounting / finance / business administration
• 5+ years of experience in taxation with exposure to financial reporting and group structures, preferably in a listed company.

Strong working knowledge of GST

• Strong understanding and knowledge of Income Tax, FEMA, SOFTEX, and consolidation principles.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP / ERP‑based accounting and MIS.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple matters in parallel.
• Clear, timely communication with auditors, consultants, regulators, and senior management.

Role details

• Designation: Manager - Taxation
• Experience: 7 Years +
• Office Location: Pune

Team

Team

Educational Qualifications

• Educational
• Qualifications

Experience & Skills

Experience & Skills

Key Expectations

• Zero compliance failures
• Clear ownership and proactive risk visibility
• No surprises to management, auditors, or the Board