Tax Consultant

Job Description:

As a Tax Associate in our firm you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in both Direct Tax or Indirect Tax domains. You will work closely with experienced professionals on diverse projects gaining valuable experience and contributing to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Taxation:

• Assist in conducting reviews of client financial data to ensure compliance with direct tax laws and regulations.
  

• Support senior team members in preparing income tax returns for corporate clients.
  

• Research tax issues and assist in providing recommendations to clients.
  

• Assist in analyzing tax implications of business transactions and restructuring activities.
  

• Stay updated on changes in direct tax laws and regulations.
  

2. Corporate Taxation:

• Offer expert advice on corporate tax issues including mergers and acquisitions restructuring and divestitures.
  

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure tax implications are considered in various business transactions.
  

• Conduct thorough research on complex tax matters and provide innovative solutions to clients.
  

• Keep abreast of changes in corporate tax laws and regulations and lead training sessions for the team.
  

• Oversee the preparation of corporate tax returns and ensure accuracy and compliance.
  

3. Transfer Pricing:

• Lead and manage transfer pricing projects ensuring compliance with international regulations and guidelines.
  

• Collaborate with multinational clients to develop and implement effective transfer pricing policies.
  

• Conduct detailed transfer pricing analyses and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
  

• Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
  

• Represent clients during transfer pricing audits and liaise with tax authorities.
  

4. Indirect Taxation:

• Support in the preparation and filing of Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns for clients.
  

• Assist in conducting GST compliance reviews and identifying areas of improvement.
  

• Help in resolving client queries related to indirect tax matters.
  

• Collaborate with team members to assess the impact of indirect taxes on business operations.
  

• Stay abreast of changes in GST laws and regulations.
  

5. GMS (Global Mobility Services)

• Assist in providing tax advice which ensures optimum tax benefits for both the employer and employee.
  

• Conducting entry and exit meetings with expatriates / assignees and assisting them with local registrations preparation and filing personal tax returns and requisite compliances relating to the assignment.
  

• Assist in compensation structuring advising on both domestic and crossborder employee stock option plans.
  

• Assist clients in payroll/withholding tax compliance
  

• Assist in advisory and compliance services relating to setting up of liaison offices visa social security etc.
  

• Understanding of various tax treaties and application of relevant articles of the treaty in finalizing personnel tax returns / advisory work.
  

• Assist with advisory work about FEMA (applicable to expatriates/individuals)
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.
  
• Strong academic background with a focus on taxation.
  
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
  
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering highquality work.