Direct tax

Desai Saksena & Associates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Desai Saksena & Associates seeks a Mumbai-based tax professional for a full-time, on-site Direct Tax role. You will handle direct tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns and audits, and assist in planning and advisory work for individuals and entities.

You will analyze tax implications of transactions, contribute to proposals, and support litigation and authority responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Indian direct tax laws, income tax provisions, and related rules and guidelines.
• Experience in direct tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns, tax audits, and tax computations.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation, draft technical notes, and provide clear tax advisory support to clients.
• Proficiency in using tax and accounting software, spreadsheets, and documentation tools for analysis and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction, drafting professional correspondence, and presenting tax positions.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a structured approach to documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Semi Qualified or Graduate with an experience in Direct Tax.
• Up-to-date awareness of recent tax developments, judicial pronouncements, and regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Handle direct tax compliance including preparation and review of tax returns and computations.
• Assist in tax planning and advisory, analyze transactions for tax implications.
• Support structuring proposals in line with current tax laws and regulations.
• Manage tax assessments, draft responses to tax authorities, and assist in litigation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients; maintain updated knowledge of tax changes.

Skills

Direct tax compliance

Tax advisory

Tax planning

Financial analysis

Education

Semi Qualified / Graduate in Tax

Tools

Tax software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Direct Tax role based in Mumbai. The professional in this role will handle direct tax compliance including preparation and review of tax returns, tax computations, and supporting documentation for individuals and entities. Responsibilities include tax planning and advisory, analyzing tax implications of transactions, and assisting in structuring proposals in line with current tax laws and regulations. The role involves managing tax assessments, drafting responses to tax authorities, and supporting litigation and representation work as needed. The professional will collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Indian direct tax laws, income tax provisions, and related rules and guidelines.
• Experience in direct tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns, tax audits, and tax computations.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation, draft technical notes, and provide clear tax advisory support to clients.
• Proficiency in using tax and accounting software, spreadsheets, and documentation tools for analysis and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction, drafting professional correspondence, and presenting tax positions.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a structured approach to documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Semi Qualified or Graduate with an experience in Direct Tax.
• Up-to-date awareness of recent tax developments, judicial pronouncements, and regulatory changes.