Deputy Manager - Direct Tax and Compliance

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SAEL

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Delhi, India

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Job Summary:


This role involves managing end-to-end direct tax compliance, including preparation and filing of income tax returns, advance and deferred tax computations, and handling withholding tax (TDS) processes such as returns and reconciliations. It also covers filing of statutory forms like 15CA/15CB, supporting tax audits, and coordinating with consultants on transfer pricing and assessments, notices, and appeals. The position requires maintaining trackers for tax litigation and refunds, providing tax advisory to ensure efficient business structuring, and staying updated on regulatory changes. Additionally, the role includes close collaboration with auditors and internal teams to ensure timely filings, strong documentation, and adherence to compliance calendars.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliances:

  • Handling direct tax compliances including Income Tax returns, tax computations, advance tax, provisional computations, and deferred tax calculations
  • Handling withholding tax transactions, including filing TDS returns and reconciliations
  • Filing of various tax forms such as 15CA, 15CB and SFTRA, etc.
  • Support the tax audit process by gathering relevant documentation, responding to inquiries, and managing communications with the tax authorities
  • Transfer pricing filings and coordination with the tax consultants

2. Assessments:

  • Manage income tax assessments, notices, appeals, and represent before tax authorities (as applicable)
  • Co-ordination with consultants in handling assessments and appeals.
  • Updating Tax assessments and refunds tracker and regular updation to the management on pending litigation

3.Tax Advisory and other ancillary matters:

  • Tax advisory on transactions and business decisions, offering advice on tax-efficient structures and opportunities for tax reduction
  • Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and internal finance teams for timely closures of tax filings/ audits/ other incidental matters
  • Monitor changes in tax laws and assess impact on business operations. Regular knowledge update sessions to finance teams relevant for businesses.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, documentation, and tax compliance calendars

4.Desired Skills & Competencies:

  • Solid knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing principles.
  • Working knowledge of SAP, Computax, and MS Excel (mandatory).
  • Understanding of Income Tax including International Tax
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive attitude with eagerness to learn and take ownership.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


About the company:

SAEL Industries Limited is a fully integrated and diversified renewable energy enterprise in India, strategically positioned for accelerated growth within the expanding clean energy ecosystem. Recognized among the top five renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the country, SAEL offers a vertically integrated platform supported by in-house solar module manufacturing capabilities. The company commands a contracted and awarded renewable capacity of 8,464.4 MWp - comprising 8,299.5 MWp of solar power and 164.9 MW of agri waste-to-energy (AgWTE) capacity -spanning 11 Indian states and union territories.

To strengthen its solar energy portfolio and enhance supply chain resilience, SAEL has executed a robust vertical integration strategy, establishing 3,625 MW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar module manufacturing facilities across Punjab and Rajasthan. A pioneer in the AgWTE segment, SAEL is India’s largest operator in this category based on operational capacity. This business contributes meaningfully to SAEL’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda by promoting circular economy principles through waste-to-energy conversion and clean power generation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and climate responsibility.

SAEL’s credibility in global financial markets is underpinned by strategic investments from institutional partners such as Norfund (wholly owned by the Norwegian government) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), who together infused US$145 million as of June 30, 2025. These investments reflect international confidence in SAEL’s capacity to deliver long-term renewable energy impact and climate change mitigation outcomes.

With over 16 years of experience, SAEL possesses strong in-house Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) capabilities across complex solar and AgWTE projects. Looking ahead, the company plans to establish an integrated 5 GW solar cell and 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, based on advanced TOPCon technology, with a projected investment of INR 8,200 crore.



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