Manager- Direct Tax

Job Purpose :

The individual will be a part of International Tax team assisting clients on varied corporate tax issues, tax advisories involving DTAA implications, digital tax, cross border transactions, evaluating jurisprudence, analysing transactions end-to end from Income-tax, FEMA perspective, deal with tax controversy / litigation matters of clientele, etc.

Responsibilities

Taking responsibility on client engagements and assignments

Handling client engagements end-to-end related to Direct Tax Laws, such as Tax Structuring, Tax Advisory, On-going Compliance, Tax Litigation support, etc.

Ability to independently analyze, research on technical issues and interpret provisions under the Income Tax Act as also provisions pertaining to International Tax, dealing with interpretation of Tax Treaties

Assist in representing in assessments, appeals and other related income-tax matters of client before Tax Officer

Maintaining the status of the open litigations, tax risks analysis and defense strategy on ongoing basis

Drafting submissions for tax assessments, appeals, penalty, show cause, revision, order giving effects, refunds, recovery, rectification, and other income-tax proceedings.

Developing good rapport with client management

Assist seniors in execution and management of the assigned engagements with team support

Proactive in solving complex problems of client tax matters

Assistance in identifying opportunities in existing client pursuits and endeavoring to convert them

Coordinating with Seniors & Partner on the planning and management of the assignments

Providing timely and high-quality services and managing client expectations

Updating clients on on-going matters on a prompt and regular basis, keeping track of industry developments

Taking technical sessions as per learning and development initiative

Effectively and cordially handling team members which may comprise of Associates / Trainees, etc.

Qualifications

Qualified chartered accountants with experience in Direct Tax - Income Tax & DTAAs, International Tax

Working knowledge of FEMA & Corporate Law

Willingness of handling tax office matters

Work experience of minimum 5-10 years post qualification.

Desired Skills :

• Keeping him / herself abreast with updates / amendments in tax laws, judicial precedents, etc.
• Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Passion for client servicing
• Number crunching ability
• Excellent eye for detail and deliberation
• Efficiency in MS office and report / submission drafting skills
• Ownership and responsibility of clients / tasks assigned
• Overall a pleasing personality