Manager – Tax & Audit – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Chandigarh is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience to lead Direct Tax and Audit & Assurance engagements. You will manage assignments, review tax returns, conduct due diligence and provide advisory support to clients.

You will supervise junior professionals, develop client relationships and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with Indian regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Direct Tax and/or Audit & Assurance.
• Good understanding of Indian Direct Tax and relevant regulatory provisions.
• Experience in Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and/or Tax Audit.
• Strong analytical and tax-research capabilities.
• Good understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act and Standards on Auditing.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Experience in supervising and reviewing junior professionals.
• Commercial orientation and interest in business development.
• Strong communication, drafting, presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assignments across Domestic Direct Tax and International Tax, including compliance, advisory and litigation-support.
• Review corporate and individual income-tax returns, tax audits and related compliances.
• Research tax provisions, judicial precedents, circulars and regulatory developments.
• Prepare tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and client deliverables.
• Assist in assessments, appeals and representation before tax authorities.
• Conduct direct-tax due diligence and identify potential tax exposures and risks.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business and commercial decisions.

Skills

Direct Tax

Audit & Assurance

Client Management

Team Management

Communication & Negotiation

Education

CA qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax & Advisory:

• Manage assignments across Domestic Direct Tax and International Tax.
• Handle tax compliance, advisory, research and litigation-support assignments.
• Review corporate and individual income-tax returns, tax audits and related compliances.
• Research tax provisions, judicial precedents, circulars and regulatory developments.
• Prepare tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and client deliverables.
• Assist in assessments, appeals and representation before relevant tax authorities.
• Conduct direct-tax due diligence and identify potential tax exposures and risks.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business and commercial decisions.

Audit & Assurance:

• Manage audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Handle or supervise Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and Tax Audit assignments.
• Review financial statements, working papers, audit documentation and reports.
• Identify accounting, audit, reporting and compliance risks.
• Ensure assignments comply with applicable Standards on Auditing, Ind AS, Companies Act and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Support Partners on complex and high-value audit engagements.

Client Management & Business Development:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities across Tax, Audit, Advisory and other Firm services.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals, presentations and business discussions.
• Generate business opportunities through professional networks, referrals and market outreach.
• Support Partners in client acquisition, cross-selling and account development.
• Contribute to the Firm’s business development and practice-growth initiatives.

Team Management:

• Supervise, review and guide junior team members.
• Allocate assignments and monitor timelines and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job mentoring.
• Ensure quality, accuracy and timely completion of team deliverables.
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong experience in Direct Tax and/or Audit & Assurance.
• Good understanding of Indian Direct Tax and relevant regulatory provisions.
• Experience in Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and/or Tax Audit.
• Strong analytical and tax-research capabilities.
• Good understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act and Standards on Auditing.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Experience in supervising and reviewing junior professionals.
• Commercial orientation and interest in business development.
• Strong communication, drafting, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work closely with Partners, clients and internal teams.

Qualification & Experience:

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• 6 – 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a Chartered Accountant firm, professional services firm, consulting firm or similar environment preferred.
• Candidates with combined exposure to Tax, Audit, Advisory and Client Management will be preferred.
• Prior experience in business development, client acquisition or cross-selling will be an advantage.