| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Finance and Accounts |
| Level | Manager |
| Reports to | Head of Taxation |
| Direct reports | GST Executive, TDS Executive, Taxation Executive |
| Experience | 5 to 8 years in taxation with some supervision |
Taxation Manager job description template
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Job title: Taxation Manager
Department: Finance and Accounts
Reports to: Head of Taxation
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Taxation Manager runs the company's tax compliance and routine tax matters. They prepare and file GST, TDS and income tax returns, reconcile tax ledgers, handle notices and support assessments. The role reports to the Head of Taxation or finance leadership and leads tax executives. A good Taxation Manager keeps every filing correct and on time, keeps input credit matched and disputes small, and gives the business clear answers on the tax impact of day to day transactions.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and file GST, TDS and income tax returns accurately and on time.
- Reconcile GST input credit and TDS with returns and books each month.
- Compute advance tax, provisions and the annual tax working for audit.
- Handle tax notices, gather data and draft responses within deadlines.
- Support assessments and appeals with schedules, workings and supporting documentation.
- Review invoices, e-invoicing and e-way bills for tax compliance.
- Advise business teams on the tax treatment of routine transactions.
- Track changes in tax rules and update filing practice.
- Coordinate with tax advisors and consultants on filings and queries.
- Guide tax executives and review their returns before filing.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Inter with tax experience
- Strong GST and TDS knowledge
- M.Com is an advantage
- 5 to 8 years in taxation with some supervision
KRAs and KPIs for a Taxation Manager
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Filing timeliness | All GST, TDS and income tax returns filed by due dates with no late fee |
| Input credit | GST input credit reconciled monthly with mismatches under the agreed limit |
| Notice response | Tax notices answered within the deadline every time |
| Reconciliation | Tax ledgers matched to returns and books each month with no carried gap |
| Advisory turnaround | Tax queries from the business answered within the agreed working days |
| Documentation | Filing and assessment records kept complete and audit ready |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: GST portal, TRACES portal, Income tax portal, Tax software, Advanced Excel.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Head of Taxation, Financial Controller, Finance Manager
Interview questions for a Taxation Manager
- How do you keep GST input credit reconciled when vendors file late?
- Walk me through your monthly TDS process from deduction to return.
- How do you respond to a GST notice with a short deadline?
- How do you decide the tax treatment of a new type of expense?
- How do you keep filings on time across GST, TDS and income tax?
- How do you prepare records for a tax assessment?
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What does a Taxation Manager do?
A Taxation Manager runs tax compliance. They prepare and file GST, TDS and income tax returns, reconcile tax ledgers and input credit, handle notices, support assessments and advise the business on the tax impact of transactions. They report to the Head of Taxation or finance leadership and lead the tax executives.
What is the difference between a Taxation Manager and a GST Executive?
A GST Executive handles the GST returns, input credit and e-way bills at a working level. A Taxation Manager covers all taxes, GST, TDS and income tax, reviews the executives' work, handles notices and assessments and takes decisions on tax treatment, while managing the team below.
What qualifications does a Taxation Manager need?
Most Taxation Manager roles ask for a Chartered Accountant qualification or a CA Inter with strong tax experience, plus five or more years across GST, TDS and income tax. Command of reconciliations, notices and the tax portals is essential. An M.Com or a tax certification is an advantage.