Senior Associate - Direct Taxation

Talentrix Advisory Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Talentrix Advisory Bangalore seeks a Chartered Accountant with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation to handle corporate tax, compliance, assessments, and international tax matters.

You will manage multiple engagements, lead a small team, draft submissions, and advise clients on tax planning, DTAA, and cross-border transactions. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of the Income-tax Act, transfer pricing regulations and DTAA provisions.
• Experience in assessments, litigation and representation before tax authorities.
• Sound analytical, drafting and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Tax & Compliance: prepare/review corporate income-tax returns, advance tax, 3CD.
• Handle scrutiny assessments, notices, and representations before tax authorities.
• Ensure timely compliance with TDS/TCS and related filings.
• International Tax & Transfer Pricing: advise on cross-border transactions and benchmarking.
• Prepare/Review transfer pricing documentation and 3CEB benchmarking analyses.
• Litigation & Representation: draft submissions, appeals, and representations before CIT(A), ITAT.
• Assist Partners in litigation strategy and liaison with counsel.
• Advisory & Planning: provide tax structuring and advisory support across sectors.

Skills

CA

Direct taxation

Transfer pricing

Litigation

Education

CA Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Office

Tax software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Corporate Tax & Compliance • Preparation and review of corporate income-tax returns, advance tax and tax audit reports (Form 3CD).
• Handle scrutiny assessments, draft responses to notices and represent before tax authorities.
• Ensure timely compliance with TDS/TCS, withholding tax and related filings.
• International Tax & Transfer Pricing • Advise on cross-border transactions, DTAA applicability and withholding implications.
• Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation, Form 3CEB and benchmarking analyses.
• Litigation & Representation • Draft submissions, appeals and written representations before CIT(A), ITAT and other forums.
• Assist Partners in litigation strategy and liaise with counsel.
• Advisory & Planning • Provide tax structuring, planning and advisory support to clients across sectors.
• Track legislative and judicial developments and assess client impact.
• HNI / Private Client Taxation • Advise high-net-worth individuals on personal tax planning, capital gains and succession/estate matters.
• Handle returns, assessments and advisory for HNI clients, family offices and promoters.
• Team & Engagement Management • Manage engagements independently and review work of junior associates and articles.
• Mentor and guide juniors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualified CA with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of the Income-tax Act, transfer pricing regulations and DTAA provisions.
• Experience in assessments, litigation and representation before tax authorities.
• Sound analytical, drafting and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead a small team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and tax/compliance software.
• Prior experience in a CA firm or consulting environment.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on tax developments.

Perks and benefits

• Industry standards