Assistant Manager/ Sr Executive Finance Direct Tax & Indirect Tax

Job description

**Corporate Overview:** Azure Power is a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider, and renewable power producer in India on a mission to create value for all stakeholders through high-performance Renewable Energy assets. We developed India's first utility scale solar project in 2009 and since then, Azure Power has grown rapidly to become a leader in developing and operating large utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country. We also partner with commercial and industrial customers in their decarbonization journey by providing comprehensive solutions for their clean energy needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Position: AM / Mgr. Direct Taxation** **Location: New Delhi** **Reporting to: AGM / DGM – Direct taxation** **------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Ensure timely and accurate filing of income tax returns, tax audits, SFT (Form 61A), and other direct tax compliances. 2. Prepare advance tax computations, tax provisions, tax projections, and monitor income tax refunds and rectification matters. 3. Coordinate and support income tax assessments including Transfer Pricing assessments, reassessments, TDS proceedings, and respond to notices issued by tax authorities. 4. Assist in direct tax litigation by preparing submissions, appeals, and supporting documentation for proceedings before CIT(A), DRP, and ITAT. 5. Coordinate with external tax counsels, advocates, and consultants to ensure timely and effective representation before tax authorities and judicial forums. 6. Liaise with tax authorities and external consultants during assessments, litigation, and audits. 7. Review transfer pricing documentation, support transfer pricing assessments. 8. Evaluate tax implications of new business transactions and support implementation of tax-efficient structures. 9. Track amendments in tax laws, judicial precedents, and regulatory developments, and provide technical support on direct tax matters. 10. Support internal audits, statutory audits, tax due diligence, and process improvement initiatives. **Desired Experience and Competencies:** - CA / CA Inter with 5+ years of experience in taxation