Direct Tax Role - CA

Direct Tax

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:

- Exhibit positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.

- Work constructively with team to evaluate and improve personal and team performance.

- Contribute and leverage knowledge from individuals, databases and other sources.

- Provide timely anETd high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.

Operational responsibilities:

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

- 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.

- Use electronic working papers, efficiently including various software applications and sources of knowledge in an appropriate manner to conduct research.

- 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.

- Analyze and convert data into a tax product (advisory/compliance) and ensure accuracy and timeliness of the product.

- Where applicable thoroughly check documents and make available for tax inspections in an appropriate manner.

- Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

Skills and attributes for success:

- Proficient in MS word, excel, power point.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Strong Analytical/Numerical ability.

- Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic and Self Starter

To qualify for the role you must have:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant

- 2-3 years of experience in direct tax

Ideally you'll also have:

- Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.

- Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

- Comfortable in travelling within the designated city limits / other locations for work related matters