Assistant Manager - Tax

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in India seeks a Chartered Accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience to join our tax team in Gurugram. You will handle statutory accounts, tax computations, returns, and deferred tax for multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with office accountants, auditors, and external advisors, document processes, and support field audits and tax return preparation.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is required.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience with Big Four or top accounting firms.
• Ability to drive projects and manage multiple initiatives.
• Strong accounting fundamentals with basic tax knowledge.
• Experience reviewing team work and client service track record.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts, tax computations, and tax returns for group entities.
• Compute current and deferred taxes and document transfer pricing adjustments.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and review tax journals.
• Advise on tax compliance matters and liaise with auditors and external advisors.
• Document processes thoroughly and handle ad-hoc tax accounting tasks.

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts, tax computations, returns, and estimates, including deferred tax calculations for 5 to 8 group entities. You will support the compilation of book‑to‑tax differences to compute current and deferred taxes, understand and incorporate transfer pricing‑related adjustments, and prepare GL account reconciliations, which involves a detailed review of Corporate Tax and VAT accounts alongside processing tax journals. Additionally, you will provide advice on tax compliance matters and collaborate closely with office accountants, auditors, and external advisors by supplying necessary information for statutory accounting, field audits, assessments, and tax return preparations. Finally, you will ensure thorough documentation of all processes and work performed, while handling other tax accounting‑related tasks as assigned on a time‑to‑time basis.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high‑performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well‑rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant required
• 5+ years of experience (post qualification)
• Previous work experience in ‘Big Four’ or other top accounting Firm or working in industry with a substantial previous work‑experience with Big 4.
• Ability to drive projects successfully
• Strong accounting with basic tax knowledge
• Capability to review the work of team members
• Proven track record of client service
• Ability to handle large volumes of data
• Ability to develop relationships and network
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to solve complex accounting problems
• Good verbal and written English communication skills

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON‑U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.