Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi, Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a seasoned Direct Tax professional to lead and execute engagements involving Domestic and International tax in India. This role requires strategic oversight, client interaction, and a strong grasp of current tax provisions.

You will support Partners and senior members, supervise junior staff, and ensure timely, compliant deliverables across client matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/LLB with 5–7 years post-qualification experience in Direct Tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute direct tax assignments including Domestic and International tax.
• Assist and support Partners and senior team members in managing tax engagements.
• Independently handle day-to-day execution of client assignments and ensure timely deliverables.
• Review and oversee preparation and filing of corporate and individual income tax returns, audits, and compliance.
• Advise clients on tax provisions, amendments and implications on liabilities.
• Undertake tax research on provisions, precedents and developments relevant to client matters.

Education

Chartered Accountant / LLB

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• - Manage and execute assignments involving various aspects of Direct Tax, including Domestic and International Tax.
• - Assist and support Partners and senior team members in managing domestic and international tax engagements.
• - Independently handle day-to-day execution of client assignments and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• - Review and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate and individual income tax returns, tax audits and other applicable statutory compliances.
• - Advise clients on the applicability and interpretation of relevant tax provisions, amendments and their implications on tax liabilities.
• - Undertake tax research on applicable provisions, judicial precedents, tax positions and emerging developments and analyse their applicability to specific client matters.
• - Prepare clear and structured tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and other client deliverables based on the research and analysis undertaken.
• - Draft submissions, appeals, replies and other documentation to be filed before the relevant tax authorities.
• - Assist in and, where appropriate, represent clients before tax authorities, including Assessing Officers and CIT(A), and coordinate the relevant proceedings.
• - Undertake direct tax due diligence reviews, including review of past tax positions, tax records, assessments, litigation, compliance and potential tax exposures, and prepare diligence reports.
• - Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, circulars and judicial developments and assess their impact on clients.
• - Ensure that assignments are executed in accordance with applicable tax laws, regulatory requirements and the Firm's quality standards.
• - Maintain effective and professional communication with clients and understand their business and tax requirements.
• - Identify tax issues and potential risks and proactively communicate them to Partners/senior team members and clients.
• - Supervise, review and guide junior team members and ensure quality of work delivered by the team.
• - Assist in developing internal training presentations and knowledge-sharing material on recent tax and regulatory developments.
• - Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing initiatives and development of the Direct Tax practice.
• - Support the Partners in client relationship management, drafting and executing proposals and other practice-development initiatives, as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• - Chartered Accountant / LLB and/or equivalent qualification.
• - 5 - 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Direct Tax.
• - Strong working knowledge of Indian Direct Tax and International Tax provisions.
• - Prior experience in tax advisory, compliance, litigation/representation and tax research will be preferred.
• - Experience in handling client-facing assignments and independently managing tax deliverables.
• - Experience in supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Key Competencies:

• - Strong technical understanding of Direct Tax and International Tax.
• - Good analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to interpret tax provisions and judicial precedents and translate them into practical client advice.
• - Strong drafting and written communication skills.
• - Good client management and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• - Strong review and quality-control orientation.
• - Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• - Ability to work collaboratively with Partners, senior professionals and team members.