Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax & Advisory:

- Manage assignments across Domestic Direct Tax and International Tax.

- Handle tax compliance, advisory, research and litigation-support assignments.

- Review corporate and individual income-tax returns, tax audits and related compliances.

- Research tax provisions, judicial precedents, circulars and regulatory developments.

- Prepare tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and client deliverables.

- Assist in assessments, appeals and representation before relevant tax authorities.

- Conduct direct-tax due diligence and identify potential tax exposures and risks.

- Advise clients on tax implications of business and commercial decisions.

Audit & Assurance:

- Manage audit assignments from planning through completion.

- Handle or supervise Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and Tax Audit assignments.

- Review financial statements, working papers, audit documentation and reports.

- Identify accounting, audit, reporting and compliance risks.

- Ensure assignments comply with applicable Standards on Auditing, Ind AS, Companies Act and regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate with clients and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.

- Support Partners on complex and high-value audit engagements.

Client Management & Business Development:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

- Understand client requirements and identify opportunities across Tax, Audit, Advisory and other Firm services.

- Participate in client meetings, proposals, presentations and business discussions.

- Generate business opportunities through professional networks, referrals and market outreach.

- Support Partners in client acquisition, cross-selling and account development.

- Contribute to the Firm's business development and practice-growth initiatives.

Team Management:

- Supervise, review and guide junior team members.

- Allocate assignments and monitor timelines and deliverables.

- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job mentoring.

- Ensure quality, accuracy and timely completion of team deliverables.

- Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have:

- Strong experience in Direct Tax and/or Audit & Assurance.

- Good understanding of Indian Direct Tax and relevant regulatory provisions.

- Experience in Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and/or Tax Audit.

- Strong analytical and tax-research capabilities.

- Good understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act and Standards on Auditing.

- Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.

- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

- Experience in supervising and reviewing junior professionals.

- Commercial orientation and interest in business development.

- Strong communication, drafting, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work closely with Partners, clients and internal teams.

Qualification & Experience:

- CA qualification is mandatory.

- 6 - 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Experience in a Chartered Accountant firm, professional services firm, consulting firm or similar environment preferred.

- Candidates with combined exposure to Tax, Audit, Advisory and Client Management will be preferred.

- Prior experience in business development, client acquisition or cross-selling will be an advantage.