Pfizer
Pharmaceutical
ManagerDirecttaxation
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“Manager Direct taxation at Pfizer. Skills: Direct Tax, Taxation, Compliance, APA. Manage end-to-end Direct Tax compliance. Manage assessments”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified Chartered Accountant, 6-8 years Corporate Taxation experience, Hands-on tax audit compliances, Hands-on APA filing experience, Proven APA processes management, Proven transfer pricing compliance, Understanding tax audit procedures, Understanding litigation strategy, Understanding departmental coordination, Familiarity pharmaceutical tax nuances, Familiarity manufacturing operations, Proficiency SAP FI-CO, Proficiency SAP MM, Proficiency SAP SD, Proficiency Excel, Proficiency tax computation tools
Nice to Have
Experience handling external stakeholders, Experience working Global Organisations, Pharmaceutical Experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end Direct Tax compliance
Manage transfer pricing support
Execute TDS compliances
Manage annual returns
Manage statutory filings
Support Advance Pricing Arrangement processes
Represent organization before authorities
Prepare technical submissions
Execute Direct Tax compliances
Prepare annual income tax returns
Review annual income tax returns
File annual income tax returns
Manage TDS compliances
File monthly TDS returns
File quarterly TDS returns
Manage TDS reconciliations
Resolve TDS mismatches
File statutory certificates
Coordinate data collection
Handle tax assessments
Handle scrutiny proceedings
Handle rectification matters
Prepare responses to notices
Prepare responses to questionnaires
Prepare responses to information requests
Draft submissions for appeals
Draft statements of facts
Draft technical notes for appeals
Track open assessments
Track litigation status
Appear before Direct Tax Authorities
Provide clarifications to authorities
Support strategic discussions
Follow-up on hearing outcomes
Provide execution support for APA matters
Prepare APA submissions
Coordinate APA consultants
Assist APA negotiations
Assist APA information requests
Support transfer pricing compliance
Review transfer pricing documentation
Respond to transfer pricing audits
Coordinate Global Tax teams
Coordinate Big 4 consultants
Coordinate internal stakeholders
Maintain APA documentation
Maintain APA trackers
Maintain APA audit trails
Maintain transfer pricing documentation
Maintain transfer pricing trackers
Maintain transfer pricing audit trails
Work with external legal counsels
Work with Big 4 firms
Review draft submissions from advisors
Review opinions from advisors
Review appeal documents from advisors
Monitor timelines for advisors
Monitor deliverables for advisors
Monitor costs for advisors
Support tax provisioning
Support tax accounting
Assist tax audit documentation
Respond to statutory auditors
Respond to internal auditors
Maintain robust documentation
Maintain audit trails
Ensure adherence to SOPs
Ensure adherence to governance frameworks
Ensure adherence to compliance calendars
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with external legal counsels; Work with Big 4 consultants; Coordinate with Global Tax teams; Coordinate with internal stakeholders; Coordinate data collection from Finance; Coordinate data collection from Business teams
Full Job Description
**** At Pfizer we make medicines and vaccines that change patients' lives with a global reach of over 780 million patients. The Manager – Direct Tax will support the Taxation Lead in managing **end‑to‑end Direct Tax compliance, assessments, litigation, and transfer pricing support (including APA matters)** in India for a large multinational pharmaceutical organization. The role carries **hands‑on responsibility for execution and coordination** across TDS compliances, annual returns, statutory filings, assessments, and litigation support. The incumbent will work closely with **external legal counsels and Big 4 consultants** , prepare technical submissions, support **Advance Pricing Arrangement (APA) processes** , respond to notices, and represent the organization before Direct Tax authorities. The role requires strong technical knowledge, execution rigor, and the ability to manage multiple tax matters in a controlled and compliant manner, under the guidance of the Taxation Lead. **ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES** **1\. Direct Tax Compliance & Filings** · Execute and manage **Direct Tax compliances** under the Income-tax Act, including preparation, review, and filing of **annual income tax returns** and related schedules. · Manage **TDS compliances** , including monthly/quarterly TDS returns, **TDS reconciliations** , Form 26Q/24Q filings, and resolution of mismatches. · Ensure timely filing of **statutory forms and certificates** , including Form 3CD, Form 3CEB (as applicable), and other prescribed disclosures. · Coordinate data collection from Finance and Business teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of filings. **2\. Tax Assessments, Notices & Litigation Support** · Handle **tax assessments, scrutiny proceedings, reassessments, and rectification matters** , under the guidance of the Taxation Lead. · **Prepare detailed responses to notices, questionnaires, and information requests** issued by tax authorities. · Draft submissions, statements of facts, and technical notes
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