Senior Tax Associate

PwC Service Delivery Center; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Service Delivery Center in India seeks a detail-oriented tax and accounting professional to support Canadian tax compliance and advisory engagements. You will analyze financial statements, perform tax provisions, and assist in tax research, working with audit and accounting teams to gather information for filings.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Taxation, CA/CPA/ACCA preferred, and 2–7 years of direct tax, accounting, or auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• 2-7 years of experience in Direct Tax, Accounting, and/or Auditing.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Experience in preparing corporate tax returns and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements and supporting documents for tax compliance.
• Perform tax provisions, tax reconciliations, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Assist in tax research and interpretation of Canadian tax legislation.
• Work closely with audit and accounting teams to gather financial information required for tax filings.
• Review general ledger accounts, trial balances, and year-end financial statements.
• Support tax audits, notices, and queries from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and internal quality standards.
• Prepare work papers, tax calculations, and documentation for review.
• Participate in client discussions and provide tax-related support as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation

CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional with experience in Direct Tax, Accounting, and Auditing to support Canadian tax compliance and advisory engagements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of taxation principles, financial statements, and audit procedures, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements and supporting documents for tax compliance.
• Perform tax provisions, tax reconciliations, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Assist in tax research and interpretation of Canadian tax legislation.
• Work closely with audit and accounting teams to gather financial information required for tax filings.
• Review general ledger accounts, trial balances, and year-end financial statements.
• Support tax audits, notices, and queries from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and internal quality standards.
• Prepare work papers, tax calculations, and documentation for review.
• Participate in client discussions and provide tax-related support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 2-7 years of experience in Direct Tax, Accounting, and/or Auditing.
• Experience in preparing corporate tax returns and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and audit procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of GST/HST, corporate tax provisions, and tax compliance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.