Assistant Manager- Corporate Tax

K C Mehta & Co LLP; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

K C Mehta & Co LLP in Vadodara seeks a Chartered Accountant with 1–2 years of direct tax advisory and litigation experience to join our tax practice. You will assist in advisory, litigation, and compliance tasks across corporates and HNIs.

The role emphasizes proactive, detailed work, strong drafting, and analytical skills, with opportunities to grow in complex tax matters and client advisory.

Qualifications

• CA with 1-2 years of direct tax experience.
• Interest in tax advisory and litigation work.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret tax laws and apply practically.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax advisory and tax planning assignments for corporates and HNIs.
• Handle tax litigation matters, including filing of appeals and assisting in proceedings before CIT(A) and ITAT.
• Handle assessment and penalty proceedings before the Assessing Officer, including drafting submissions and replies.
• Prepare and review income tax returns, including for listed companies.
• Draft responses to notices and queries from tax authorities.
• Conduct research on income-tax laws, judicial precedents, and evolving positions.
• Support senior team members in structuring transactions and advisory engagements.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax litigation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Interpret tax laws

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

About the Company

Established in the entrepreneurial state of Gujarat (India) in 1958 by our Mentor, Late Shri (Prof.) K C Mehta with the main aim of providing practical exposure to students of commerce and chartered accountancy, K C Mehta & Co LLP (‘KCM’) has grown over the past six decades to become an all-services Chartered Accountancy firm. KCM thrives on the values and principles set by Late Shri (Prof.) K C Mehta and the leadership continues to take the legacy forward. We hustle in continuous pursuit of excellence consolidating upon the foundation of the six tenets of integrity, independence, consistency, creativity, excellence and versatility.

KCM offers a wide spectrum of services, from statutory audit to forensic audit, from individual tax to global transfer pricing, from India entry strategy to transaction advisory, and more. KCM’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it has specialists for all service areas, and yet, they all work as one cohesive team and not in silos; thereby bringing diverse synergies and providing comprehensive solutions even in the most challenging situations.

Over the years, KCM has established itself as a ‘global outreach firm’ serving clients from across continents and in major jurisdictions, including the US, Germany and other parts of Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Middle East, ASEAN, etc. KCM has evolved as a trusted advisor not only for individuals and corporates but also as a trusted partner for consulting firms and associations across the globe with its uncanny knack of understanding the expectations and requirements of different cultures and geographies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant with 1-2 years of experience in direct tax advisory and litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in tax advisory and tax planning assignments for corporates and HNIs
• Handle tax litigation matters, including filing of appeals and assisting in proceedings before CIT(A) and ITAT
• Handle assessment and penalty proceedings before the Assessing Officer, including drafting submissions and replies
• Prepare and review income tax returns, including for listed companies
• Draft responses to notices and queries from tax authorities
• Conduct research on income-tax laws, judicial precedents, and evolving positions
• Support senior team members in structuring transactions and advisory engagements

Desired Profile:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1-2 years of experience in direct tax
• Strong interest in tax advisory and litigation work
• Good drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret tax laws and apply them practically
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn