Director – Tax & Regulatory Services – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Delhi seeks a senior tax leader with a strong background in domestic and international taxation. You will develop strategies, oversee complex tax matters, and guide a team of tax professionals to deliver accurate client services.

Applicants should have CA or equivalent with 10+ years post-qualification experience, excellent communication, and a proven business development record. Delhi-based role with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent with post-qualification experience in domestic and international tax.
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven track record of business development initiatives.
• Proficient in tax provisions under the Income Tax Act.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize client financial performance.
• Advise on corporate tax issues, DTAA implications, digital tax, cross-border transactions and other tax advisories.
• Analyze transactions end-to-end from an Income-tax and FEMA perspective, dealing with tax controversy-litigation matters of clientele.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of client services.
• Independently handle complex international and domestic tax disputes before tax authorities, Tribunals and other relevant forums; draft submissions and appeals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tax advisory

Cross-border tax

Tax litigation analysis

Education

CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial performance for clients.
• Provide expert advice on corporate tax issues, DTAA implications, digital tax, cross-border transactions and other tax advisories.
• Analyze transactions end-to-end from an Income-tax and FEMA perspective, dealing with tax controversy-litigation matters of clientele.

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on tax-related matters, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Advise clients on tax and regulatory matters associated with intra-group and third-party transactions, providing tangible solutions.
• Maintain the status of open litigations, conduct tax risk analysis and develop defense strategies.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of client services.
• Review client deliverables, computations of income tax returns, agreements and contracts.
• Monitor and manage the team to carry out client deliverables diligently and maintain accuracy.

Tax Representation and Compliance

• Independently handle complex international and domestic tax disputes before tax authorities, Tribunals and other relevant forums.
• Draft submissions, appeals and other documents for filing with tax authorities.
• Review CIT(A)-DRP appeals, ITAT appeals and submissions to determine optimal case strategy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in domestic and international tax, corporate tax, DTAAs, digital tax and tax litigation, with a proven progression in responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to engage and lead a team effectively.
• Proven track record of business development initiatives.
• Ability to independently analyze technical issues, research tax provisions, and interpret provisions under the Income Tax Act.
• Proficient in relevant audit software and Microsoft Office suite.