Direct Tax Manager

Acumen Hr Consulting Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Hr Consulting Services in Mumbai is seeking a Chartered Accountant to handle income tax assessment and related litigation support. The role involves drafting responses to notices, preparing appeals, and conducting legal research.

You will work with senior professionals, review assessment orders, coordinate with clients, and keep records of ongoing matters, hearings, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tax matters.
• Experience in income tax assessment and litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handling Income Tax assessment and scrutiny proceedings.
• Drafting and preparing responses to Income Tax notices and queries.
• Assisting in preparation of appeals, submissions, statements of facts, and grounds of appeal.
• Conducting research on the Income Tax Act, Rules, Circulars, Notifications, and judicial precedents.
• Assisting senior professionals in tax litigation and representation matters.
• Reviewing assessment orders and identifying grounds for further appeal.
• Coordinating with clients to collect information and supporting documents.
• Maintaining proper records of ongoing assessment, appeal, and litigation matters.
• Tracking hearing dates and submission deadlines.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Handling Income Tax assessment and scrutiny proceedings.

Drafting and preparing responses to Income Tax notices and queries.

Assisting in preparation of appeals, submissions, statements of facts, and grounds of appeal.

Preparing detailed written submissions and case-related documentation.

Conducting research on the Income Tax Act, Rules, Circulars, Notifications, and judicial precedents.

Assisting senior professionals in tax litigation and representation matters.

Preparing case briefs, issue-wise legal research, and supporting documents.

Reviewing assessment orders and identifying grounds for further appeal.

Coordinating with clients to collect information and supporting documents.

Maintaining proper records of ongoing assessment, appeal, and litigation matters.

Assisting in matters before Assessing Officers, CIT(A), ITAT, and other relevant authorities/forums, as applicable.

Tracking hearing dates, submission deadlines, and status of litigation matters.

Keeping updated with changes in tax laws, regulations, and important judicial decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant

2. minimum 2 years experience required