Tax Senior Associate, Financial Services - Hedge Funds

RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Tax professional in Bengaluru to review complex Hedge Fund/FOF partnership tax returns and guide associates. You will coordinate client service across tax practice areas, advise on planning, research and compliance, and stay updated on evolving tax laws.

The role emphasizes mentoring, multi-issue management, and cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should have a Master’s in commerce or accounting with 2+ years of business tax experience, preferably with Big 4 firms, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in commerce, accounting or related field required.
• 2+ years of business taxation experience, preferably with a Big 4 or large firm.
• Experience serving Asset Management clients and tax consulting.
• Strong knowledge of tax code and tax preparation/ compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-technical clients.
• Proven track record managing client engagements end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex Hedge Fund and/or FoF partnership tax returns.
• Serve as a mentor to associates, providing real-time project feedback and regular check-ins.
• Work on multiple complex issues and communicate in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team, while managing the risk for both the client and the firm.
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients.
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Assist with new business development, extended services and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
• Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Compliance experience

Client communication

Engagement management

Research skills

Education

Master’s degree in commerce, Accounting or related field

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex Hedge Fund and/or FoF partnership tax returns.
• Serve as a mentor to our associates and senior associates, providing real-time project feedback and regular check-ins.
• Work on multiple complex issues and communicate in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team, all while managing the risk for both the client and the firm.
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients.
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of RSM’s tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Assist with new business development, extended services and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
• Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in commerce, Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in industry or with a law firm.
• Prior tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients.
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Proven track record managing client engagements from start-to-end.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.

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Why work at RSM?

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