Senior Associate – Direct Tax – CA Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Direct Tax team in Mumbai. You will lead end-to-end tax compliance and advisory initiatives, interfacing with internal stakeholders and corporate clients to optimize the firm’s tax position.

You will bring CA qualification, strong analytical ability, and 1–5 years of direct tax experience to navigate complex regulations, advise leadership, and support timely filings in a hybrid work setting in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• CA qualification required.
• Experience in direct tax advisory and compliance.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Mumbai.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and filing of returns.
• Conduct in-depth research on direct tax provisions to provide actionable advisory support to senior management and clients on complex business transactions.
• Oversee tax assessments and represent the organization before tax authorities to resolve queries and minimize potential liabilities.
• Collaborate with the corporate finance team to align tax planning strategies with overall business goals, ensuring optimal cash flow and tax efficiency.
• Monitor legislative changes and updates in tax laws to proactively identify impacts on business operations and implement necessary adjustments.

Skills

Income Tax

Transfer Pricing

Withholding Tax

International Tax

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

CA Qualification

Hybrid Work

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Associate to join our Direct Tax team in Mumbai. In this capacity, you will manage complex tax advisory and compliance mandates, serving as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and corporate clients. You will be responsible for navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, ensuring seamless tax filings, and providing strategic insights that optimize the firm’s tax position. By bridging the gap between technical tax requirements and broader corporate finance objectives, you will play a pivotal role in mitigating risk and driving financial efficiency for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and filing of returns, to ensure adherence to statutory deadlines and regulatory standards.
• Conduct in-depth research on direct tax provisions to provide actionable advisory support to senior management and clients on complex business transactions.
• Oversee tax assessments and represent the organization before tax authorities to resolve queries and minimize potential liabilities.
• Collaborate with the corporate finance team to align tax planning strategies with overall business goals, ensuring optimal cash flow and tax efficiency.
• Monitor legislative changes and updates in tax laws to proactively identify impacts on business operations and implement necessary adjustments.

Required Skillset:

• Possess a deep functional understanding of the Income Tax Act, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, and international taxation, to handle diverse tax mandates with precision.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, strategic tax advice for leadership.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective coordination with cross-functional teams and external regulatory bodies.
• Hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a rigorous academic background and professional expertise in taxation.
• Maintain a high level of adaptability to the firm’s hybrid work environment in Mumbai, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines with professional composure.
• Leverage 1 – 5 years of relevant experience to navigate tax challenges independently while contributing to the broader goals of the Taxation Head.