Assistant Manager - Taxation

Role Overview

Assistant Manager - Taxation at Apparel Group. This is a corporate tax role responsible for managing tax compliance, transfer pricing, business advisory, and tax operations across the Group.

Role Purpose

Manage corporate tax compliance and reporting for all Group entities, develop and implement tax-efficient structures, maintain transfer pricing documentation, provide tax advisory on business transactions, and coordinate with tax authorities and external advisors to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize tax positions.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Tax

• Manage corporate income tax compliance, tax filings, and tax provisions for all Group entities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impacts.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support tax audits, assessments, and disputes with tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal consultants.
• Prepare tax risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OECD, BEPS, and local tax regulations.

Transfer Pricing

• Develop and maintain Group Transfer Pricing policies.
• Prepare and review Local File, Master File, and Country-by-Country Reporting where applicable.
• Benchmark intercompany transactions and maintain supporting documentation.
• Review intercompany agreements and pricing methodologies.
• Support transfer pricing audits and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Ensure compliance with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.

Business Advisory

• Provide tax advice for new business ventures.
• Advise on cross-border transactions.
• Support joint ventures from a tax perspective.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions.
• Evaluate tax implications of financing structures.
• Support expansion into new markets.

Tax Operations & Authority Interaction

• Manage direct tax implications for intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and operations teams.
• Engage with tax authorities on queries and resolve regulatory inquiries.
• Lead projects related to indirect taxation.
• Support continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.