Chartered Accountant/Manager - Direct Tax - Big4

Hiring CA For Direct Tax- Manager- Big4

Direct Tax - Manager

- This role would highly involve Corporate and International Taxation Advisory.

- The business and tax landscapes have changed dramatically, and the pace and complexity of change continues to increase. We help you navigate this shifting landscape. Governments are tempering the need for revenue with increased competition for labor and capital.

- Tax authorities are adapting their enforcement strategies, focus and policies in response to the changing dynamics of business. Companies are balancing competing priorities, ensuring they maintain compliance while adding value and help to effectively manage tax obligations by uncovering tax risks and opportunities.

- As a direct tax services professional at EY, you will handle engagements related to Direct Tax Laws, Appeals, Corporate Tax restructuring, Tax Advisory and consulting. Profile will also involve dealing with International Tax and treaties related matter and handling FEMA/RBI compliance. Good inter-personal skills, marketing skills and good acumen of client business is essential.

The opportunity : Due to continuing expansion we have new opportunities for ambitious individuals to join our Tax Team as Manager in Direct Tax practice.

Your key responsibilities :

- Develop and Implement accounts strategy for DT offerings targeted at clients within identified industry segments and market segments

- Develop and sell new solutions (managed services, distinct technology solutions etc.) for the DT practice as part of the GTM initiative

- Enhance internal and external awareness of EY DT services (branding) and support development of proposals/presentations etc as required

- Build strong relationships across all Service Lines and with the BD team to help surface new client opportunities and drive sales

- Periodic monitoring and reporting of sales opportunities, pipeline and wins

- Identify opportunities for other services and support in cross-sell for Tax, CoSec & other services

- Leading and coordinating the planning and management of assignments including pricing, billing and recovery, maximizing fee opportunities with guidance from the Partner.

- Develop sound value-based solutions and apply technical knowledge in delivery of complex solutions to clients.

- Understand macro and strategic issues on client engagements and develop a deep understanding of industry, market and overall economic conditions.

- Develop specialized competence and begin to attract recognition within own service line as a technical resource for that specialization.

- Participate in own Service line teams or special projects across the firm.

- Creating / managing independent relationships with clients and building broad networks within the firm locally and internationally.

- Contribute to firm's profitability by generating additional work from existing clients and supporting in selling new client proposals.

- Expands opportunities with existing clients, identifies and acts on referrals in relation to the Service Line.

- Providing perspective to clients on trends and emerging practices in the local and global market in relation to client's operations.

- Is involved in developing new products, services and delivery methods linked to the area of specialization.

- Responsible for handling straightforward risk management issues and progressively taking on greater risk management responsibility while ensuring compliance to risk management strategies, plans and activities.

- Strong contribution to knowledge sharing efforts. Improving processes so that the team and firm capture and leverage knowledge.

- Proactively taking up a leadership role, working in cross service line engagements, mentor and coach team members and help in resolving people issues of the group.

- Hiring the right talent for team and mentor team size of 5-8 members.

Skills and attributes for success :

- Strong analytical ability, logical and problem solving approach on complex issues.

- Strong marketing and business development skills.

- In depth understanding of competition and competitor strategies.

- Aligning with sector knowledge and industry perspective

- Technical competence in Tax and also the industry / specialized field

- Strong leadership skills to create high performance climate; serve as a role model, mentor, coach

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment

To qualify for the role you must have :

- A qualified Chartered accountant

- 5-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in - Corporate tax, Personal tax or International Tax

Ideally you'll also have :

- Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical, verbal/written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills

- 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.