Job Description

Requisition Id : 1512780



Consultant - Direct Tax



The opportunity


EY is looking for Consultant in the Direct Tax team with the main objective to help the core Tax teams deliver quality deliverables / solutions using general tax knowledge gained from training or education and assistance from more experienced tax professionals and contribute to the profitable growth by ensuring client engagements are executed in an efficient manner.



Your key responsibilities

• Assist seniors in replying to queries raised by clients on corporate tax matters wherein


issues may range from capital gains, tax payments, preparation of return of income, etc.

• Undertaking technical research on income-tax provisions impacting the taxation of clients;
• Preparing submissions in relation to assessment and appellate proceedings in the case of


clients and support seniors in representation before the income-tax authorities;

• Appearing before the income-tax authorities on routine matters concerning the clients
• Support in handling administrative responsibilities for clients allocated to you such as


engagement letters, internal QRM, filing of client papers, billing follow-up, etc.

• Client responsibilities: Conduct the engagement in a professional manner and in


accordance with client expectations and as defined by the terms and conditions of the contract

• People responsibilities:


o Exhibit positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.

o Work constructively with team to evaluate and improve personal and team

performance.

o Contribute and leverage knowledge from individuals, databases and other

sources.

o Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client

expectations.

• Operational responsibilities:


o Participate in executing work within a group by assisting by delivering work effectively, and teaming with tax professionals to provide comprehensive tax solutions.

o Ensure that the areas of work assigned are executed in accordance with the work programme and the firm's methodologies and guidance, and professional standards.

o Use electronic working papers, efficiently including various software applications

and sources of knowledge in an appropriate manner to conduct research.

o Acquire and demonstrate competence in technical knowledge, and compliance

process by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations.

o Analyze and convert data into a tax product (advisory/compliance) and ensure

accuracy and timeliness of the product.
To qualify for the role you must have


Qualified Chartered Accountant May24/Nov23

• 0-6 months of experience in direct tax

Ideally you'll also have

• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.


What we look for


People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.


What working at EY offers


EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.


About EY


As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.