Industrial Trainee - Taxation

Essar; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar is seeking an Industrial Trainee to join the Group Taxation team under the ICAI-mandated training program. The role offers structured exposure to domestic and international tax matters, including compliance, litigation support, and advisory work across Essar’s investment portfolio.

You will gain hands-on experience in corporate taxation, indirect taxation, and transaction support, assisting in tax filings, audits, and monitoring MIS reports, while working closely with auditors and legal

Qualifications

• Understanding of corporate taxation concepts and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with GST, TDS, and DTAA basics.
• Awareness of transfer pricing principles and international tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and tax forms.
• Support GST returns, tax audits, and documentation for assessments.
• Assist in inter-company reviews, cross-border tax analysis, and transfer pricing filings.

Skills

Corporate Tax

GST & TDS

Transfer Pricing basics

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases

Job description

We are seeking an Industrial Trainee to join the Group Taxation team as part of the ICAI-mandated training program. The role offers a structured and high-exposure opportunity to work in a capital management environment, supporting both domestic and international tax compliance, litigation, and advisory matters across Essar’s investment portfolio. The trainee will gain hands-on experience in corporate taxation, indirect taxation, and transaction support.

FUNCTIONS KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Taxation (Corporate Income Tax)

• Assist in preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, TDS returns, and advance tax computations.
• Support data gathering and documentation for assessments, scrutiny notices, and tax audits.
• Maintain working files for tax provisioning and deferred tax schedules in compliance with Ind-AS.

Indirect Taxation (GST & Others)

• Prepare workings for monthly GST returns, reconciliation with books of accounts, and payment tracking.
• Assist in handling GST notices, queries, and departmental follow-ups.
• Ensure proper classification of transactions and documentation for input tax credit eligibility.

International Taxation & Transaction Support

• Assist in the review of inter-company transactions and compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations.
• Support tax analysis related to cross-border structures, investments, and fund repatriation.
• Maintain updated records of DTAA applicability and foreign remittance documentation.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Help maintain internal tax trackers, calendars, and ensure timely execution of filings.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and legal teams for reporting purposes.
• Prepare MIS reports for the tax team, covering pending assessments, returns filed, and due dates.

Litigation & Documentation

• Collate documentation for ongoing tax litigations at CIT(A), ITAT, or GST appellate levels.
• Assist in drafting responses to notices and coordinating with legal counsel for hearing schedules.
• Maintain organized files for all historical and current litigation matters.

SKILL/COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of Income Tax Act, GST, TDS, DTAA
• Basis understanding of International Tax/ FEMA
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal databases (SCC, Manupatra, etc.)