Assistant Manager - Direct Tax

About Lipton: Lipton is the biggest tea company in the world, with world class purpose-led brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. We are four times larger than our nearest competitor with 100 billion cups of our tea drunk in 2020 alone! Lipton will be market led and centrally supported by a lean global team that drives strategic direction, expertise, and cross-market synergy. At Lipton, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field. Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing! Role: Assistant Manager - D irect Tax Work Location: Bangalore, India Job Type: Permanent About the role We are looking for an Assistant Manager to support CIT / WHT and TP activities within a centralized operating model. The role will support with the TP documentation (LF / MF / CbCR) preparation, WHT compliance, support with the refunds process, monitoring of the statutory deadlines, while improving data quality and reporting accuracy. The Assistant Manager will be reporting to the Global Direct Tax and TP Lead. Key Responsibilities CIT / TP / WHT Compliance: Track tax deadlines and filings, coordinate with 3 PSP and local Finance controllers, escalate exposures, and propose process improvements. CIT / WHT Position: Monitor GL balances, maintain WHT cash overviews, track refunds. Data Quality: Ensure accuracy and completeness of CIT / WHT / TP reporting data. TP Documentation: Support with preparation, review and localization of the Local files, Master file, CbCR using TP tooling. Documentation Support: Assist with preparation or retention of documentation. What are we looking for? Stakeholder Management and key interfaces The Assistant manager will work directly with, influence, or coordinate: Group Tax – Central Group Tax and Regional Tax Managers Local Finance Controllers Finance IT / ERP specialists. 3PSPs GBS O2C / Accounts Receivable S2P / Accounts Payable Skills and Experience Education and Experience Education (bachelor or master) in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field 3-5+ years of experience in a large tax advisory firm or in-house Accounting or tax Big 4 experience is a plus. SAP and transformation project exposure Skills & Competencies Proven ability to run complex, deadline‑driven projects with multiple stakeholders. Strong problem‑solving mindset; hands‑on approach to unlocking stalled workflows. Ability to translate business requirements into system/process actions. Excellent communication, structure, and project governance skills. Ability to work independently and manage parallel projects.

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English