Chartered Accountant - Taxation

Jobitus; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CNK Khandwala & Associates in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seeks a Chartered Accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience to lead direct tax compliance, assessments, and advisory services for a diverse client portfolio. The role involves tax audits, litigation support, and managing client relationships in a fast-paced practice.

The candidate should possess strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with hands-on experience in tax software and e-filing portals.

Qualifications

• CA with ICAI membership required.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in Direct Taxation or a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of Income Tax Act, tax audits, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct tax compliances, assessments, and audits for corporate and HNW clients.
• Draft replies to notices and file appeals, assist ITAT preparations.
• Provide advisory opinions on complex transactions and international tax considerations.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships and engagement deliverables.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Verbal communication

Client relationship management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) with ICAI membership

Tools

CompuTax

Winman

Tally/ERP

e-Filing Portal

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate / Assistant Manager – Income Tax
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)
Department: Direct Tax / Income Tax Advisory & Compliance
Experience Required: 3+ Years Post-Qualification (CA)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting / Financial Services / Management Consulting

Role Summary

CNK Khandwala & Associates is seeking a highly competent and proactive Chartered Accountant (CA)
with 3+ years of post-qualification experience to join our Direct Tax practice in Ahmedabad.
In this role, you will lead direct tax compliances, handle income tax assessments, manage tax audits,
and provide advisory services to a diverse portfolio of corporate and high-net-worth clients. We are
looking for a detailed-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, client management
capabilities, and leadership potential.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Female candidates are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Litigation
  Draft comprehensive replies to show-cause notices, scrutiny assessment notices, and
  questionnaires issued by the Income Tax Department (including Faceless Assessments).
  Prepare and file appeals before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) (CIT(A)) and
  assist Senior Partners in ITAT matter preparations.
  Manage direct tax litigation lifecycles, keeping clients updated on proceedings and timelines.
• Tax Audits & Compliance
  Lead tax audit engagements (Form 3CD, 3CA/3CB) for corporate entities, firms, and
  individuals.
  Review and sign off on income tax return (ITR) filings, TDS returns, and tax computation
  workings.
  Ensure timely compliance with all statutory timelines, advance tax calculations, and deferred
  tax workings.
• Advisory & Consulting
  Provide actionable tax advisory and opinion letters on complex transactions, capital gains,
  corporate restructurings, and international tax considerations.
  Identify tax-saving strategies and risk mitigation frameworks for clients within statutory
  boundaries.
  Monitor key updates in the Income Tax Act, judicial precedents, and regulatory notifications,
  advising clients on impact assessments.
• Client & Team Management
  Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, building long-term working
  relationships.
  Supervise, mentor, and review the work of articles, junior CAs, and audit staff.
  Manage engagement deliverables, billing, and resource allocation efficiently.

Required Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a valid ICAI membership.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience dedicated to Direct Taxation within
  a reputable mid-sized or large CA firm.
• Domain Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of the Income Tax Act, tax audit
  procedures, faceless assessment proceedings, and judicial rulings.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with tax software (e.g., CompuTax, Winman, or
  equivalent), MS Excel, Tally/ERP systems, and the e-Filing Portal.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional drafting, analytical, and verbal communication skills; ability to
  articulate tax law clearly to clients