Job Description

Line of Service TaxIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism OperationsManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. Youll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. Youll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our Financial Services clients navigate the frequently changing and complex national and international tax environment related to stringent capital requirements, management of operational tax risks, and tax implications of investing in different jurisdictions. Youll help our clients with their tax structuring while helping to address the challenges of the continuously changing tax world, both locally and globally.Role DetailsSBU Financial Services - Tax The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of an Associate will include the following:
Working on advisory projects including technical research, drafting memo,
presentations and webinars etc.
Review of transaction documents such shareholders agreements, constitution documents, share subscription agreement, etc. from tax and regulatory standpoint. Providing comments on such documents. Undertaking fund structuring,PE review
etc.
Identifying issues / providing solutions on complex transactions
Interacting with middle management client contacts on day-to-day matters
Reviewing and finalising the tax computations -tax returns, withholding tax
computation, advance tax etc.
Independently handling scrutiny assessments including preparing the submissions,
highlighting complex tax issues and representations before tax officers
Co-ordinating with the tax authorities and visiting the tax office of regular follow-ups, rectification, refund follow-up etc.
Interaction with regulators on informal basis for various queries
Analysing and interpreting provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1956
Responsible for the complete execution of the assigned engagements
Coordinating with Manager/ AD on the planning and management of assignments and ensure timely delivery
Overseeing the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts.Profile Requirements Working in this discipline will see an Associate working on engagements and teams (the sizes of which will vary depending on client/project)
To qualify for the same, an Associate will need:
To be a Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-2 year of relevant experience
Thorough knowledge of direct tax
Knowledge of the current developments and impact of the same on the individual taxation.
Other prerequisite skills include:
- Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to coach juniors- Passion for client servicing
- Excellent eye for detail
- Efficiency in MS office and report writing skills
- Ability to understand and articulate technical concepts.
- Ability to develop project management and supervisory skills, involving effective time management and task prioritisation
- Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated
- Well- rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of financial markets
- Motivated, creative and decisive in approach to problem solvingMandatory Skills set- Financial Service Tax
Preferred Skill set- Corporate & International TaxYear of experience required- 3+ YearsQualifications- CAEducation (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required Skills Services TaxOptional Skills Corporate TaxDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date

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