Senior Associate - Direct Tax

Job Description & Summary: You will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.   

Responsibilities: 

The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of a Manager will include the following: 

• Overall responsibility for client management & development, business development initiatives, including proposals and subsequent wins. 

• Independently handle Advisory and Compliance engagements related to Direct Tax laws, such as Tax Structuring, Advisory, on-going Compliance and Litigation support, etc. 

• Ability to independently analyze and interpret provisions under the Income Tax Act, International Tax treaties and allied laws like FEMA, Companies Act etc. in relation to corporate and international tax issues. 

• Independently responsible for execution and management of the assigned engagements. 

• Strong relationship with client senior management and C-suite executives. 

• Strong project management including proactively addressing issues and staying ahead of budget concerns. 

• Lead the engagements proactively and source new engagements.   

• Ability to provide comprehensive solutions, taking into account varied laws such as INDT, TP, FEMA, Corporate Law, etc. 

• Leverage subject matter expertise to provide innovative solutions on an ongoing basis. 

• Ability to connect with other Lines of Service and act as Lead Client Personnel 

• Delivering sessions at external forums, industry events and internal Learning and Education (‘L&E’) sessions. 

• Active in knowledge sharing and contributions towards thought leaderships, article writing, etc. 

• Develop team through challenging assignments and supporting coaching, developing trust relationships, and recognizing and rewarding contributions 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Thorough knowledge of 

• Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & DTAA) 

• Corporate Law & International Tax 

• FEMA and Transfer Pricing  

Basic general knowledge of indirect tax and accounting aspects 

Preferred skill sets: 

• Other prerequisite skills include: 

• Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing client projects 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets 

• Good interpersonal and networking skills 

• Motivated, creative, and decisive in approach to problem solving 

• Providing out of the box solutions for complex issues 

• Must worked under strict timelines and acknowledge good leadership skills 

Challenge existing positions 

Years of experience required: 

Minimum 5-7 years of experience  

Education qualification: 

CA 

Any Additional Professional Qualification or International tax certifications will be an added advantage