Senior Consultant, Tax - Transaction Advisory Services

Mployee.me; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Transaction Advisory Services Tax team in India to support U.S.-based deal teams on tax due diligence and related matters for private equity and corporate clients.

The role involves working with a U.S./India engagement team, identifying tax risks, preparing client deliverables, and managing multiple workstreams across transactions.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or MBA with relevant tax experience (3–5 years).
• Experience with U.S. federal income tax and tax due diligence in transactions.
• Experience supporting private equity or corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side U.S. tax due diligence.
• Review U.S. federal and state returns, tax workpapers and provisions.
• Identify and analyze potential tax exposures and attributes in transactions.
• Prepare information requests, diligence findings and client-facing reports.
• Research U.S. federal and state tax issues relevant to mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with transaction structuring, tax modeling, and stock vs asset analysis.
• Coordinate with U.S.-based teams and tax specialists across functions.
• Mentor junior team members and provide feedback.

Skills

US federal income tax

M&A tax experience

Tax due diligence

Private equity/ corporate transactions

Tax research & analysis

Written communication

Cross-border transactions

Education

Chartered Accountant

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Consultant – Transaction Advisory Services, Tax – India

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Transaction Advisory Services Tax team in India. This role will support U.S.-based deal teams on tax due diligence and other transaction-related tax matters for private equity and corporate clients.

The Senior Consultant will work as part of an integrated U.S./India engagement team and will assist with identifying tax risks and opportunities, analyzing transaction-related tax issues, preparing client deliverables, and managing assigned workstreams across multiple transactions.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side U.S. tax due diligence.


• Review U.S. federal and state income tax returns, tax workpapers, financial statements, tax provisions, and other supporting documentation.


• Identify and analyze potential tax exposures, tax attributes, and transaction-related considerations.


• Prepare information requests, diligence findings, and client-facing reports.


• Research U.S. federal and state income tax issues relevant to mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.


• Assist with transaction structuring, tax modeling, and analysis of stock versus asset transactions.


• Support review of tax provisions in transaction documents, including representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnities.


• Coordinate with U.S.-based engagement teams and tax specialists across state and local tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and other areas.


• Manage assigned workstreams and multiple concurrent engagements in a transaction-driven environment.


• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching and feedback.

Essential Traits

• Chartered Account or MBA with approximately 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm, large accounting firm, or global delivery organization.


• Experience with U.S. federal income tax, including corporate and/or partnership taxation.


• U.S. tax due diligence or M&A tax experience.


• Experience supporting private equity or corporate transactions.


• Familiarity with transaction-related U.S. tax matters such as tax attributes, Section 163(j), Section 382, transaction costs, tax basis, and stock versus asset acquisitions.


• Experience reviewing U.S. tax returns and related workpapers.


• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively with U.S.-based teams and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


• CA, CPA, Enrolled Agent, ACCA, or other relevant professional credential.

What We Are Looking For

Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in U.S. taxation, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to identify tax matters that may affect a transaction. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, communicating with geographically dispersed teams, and preparing clear, concise work product for U.S.-based engagement leaders and clients.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.