Senior Associate - Tax Compliance and Operations

IN_Senior Associate_VAT,Sales Tax_GTO - SCO_TRS_Mumbai

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

*Why PWC

At PwC, 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. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: A career within GLOBAL TAX OPERATIONS

Responsibilities:

Global Tax Operations is a vertical specializing in global tax and transfer pricing compliance and documentation services. Tax compliance team, in partnership with network firms globally, deals with managing direct tax, indirect tax and operational tax compliances; assisting with associated tax accounting; supporting tax controversy management; acting as tax technology partner to clients; amongst many other things. Our Services to Clients include the following: Tax compliance End to end preparation and technical review of tax returns Tax instalment payment calculations Managing tax compliance calendars, workflow tools Performing varied reconciliations Tax accounting Assistance with jurisdiction specific monthly, reporting period accounting/ provisions Helping with return to provision reconciliations Tax controversy management Strategize response to audit questionnaires Assist in drafting initial responses and discussing with Clients and Tax technology Acting as technology advisor for the Clients to help suggest solutions which bring in efficiencies and effectiveness Indirect tax automation implementation for ERPs across the regions/ countries Configuring third party Indirect tax tools/ engines across regions Helping upgrades/ enhancements Others With technical expertise for multiple countries, we help Clients with various projects, either regulatory or transformation related

Overall project coordination and management Perform financial data analysis General Undertakes target driving role Leading client relationships Undertaking across service lines marketing initiatives

Mandatory skill sets:

Excellent skillset working on MS office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrating proactive and robust thought process Meticulous and committed attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Passion for client servicing Ensuring use of the methodologies, tools and technologies specific to tax Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts and skills

Preferred skill sets:

Basic understanding of Indirect Tax laws relating to GST/VAT, Customs of multiple countries Basic knowledge of GST/VAT compliances such as VAT/GST return, EU sales listing, Intrastate, reconciliation etc. - Basic knowledge of ERP system, tax technology and tools

Years of experience required:

6 years minimum

Education qualification:

CA/postgraduate/MBA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant DiplomaDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Sales Taxes

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Self-Awareness {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

May 4, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level