Manager – Tax & Regulatory Services – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Delhi is seeking a seasoned Direct Tax professional to lead and manage domestic and international tax engagements.

You will advise on tax provisions, conduct research, supervise juniors, and ensure compliant deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• CA or CA with LLB; equivalent qualification.
• 5–7 years post-qualification experience in Direct Tax.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Direct Tax and International Tax.
• Experience in tax advisory, compliance, litigation/representation and tax research preferred.
• Experience in handling client-facing assignments and independently managing tax deliverables.
• Experience in supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute assignments involving 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 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.

Skills

Direct Tax

International Tax

Client Management

Team Leadership

Tax Research

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.