Partner/Director - Direct Taxation

Job Summary:

The Direct Taxation Partner is a senior executive responsible for leading and managing the direct taxation practice within a tax advisory firm or department. This role involves providing expert guidance on tax matters, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and delivering tax-efficient solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement:

- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for tax matters.

- Understand clients' business operations, financial structures, and tax needs.

Tax Advisory:

- Provide expert tax advice and strategies to clients to optimize their tax positions.

- Assist clients in tax planning, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

- Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on clients.

Team Management:

- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, including tax managers, consultants, and analysts.

- Assign tax projects, review work, and provide guidance to team members.

- Conduct performance evaluations and facilitate professional development.

Compliance:

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns for clients, including income tax, corporate tax, and other direct taxes.

- Oversee tax compliance reviews and audits and address any issues that arise.

Tax Optimization:

- Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiency improvements for clients.

- Develop and implement tax strategies that minimize clients' tax liabilities.

Client Communication:

- Effectively communicate tax findings, strategies, and potential risks to clients.

- Collaborate with clients to address tax-related concerns and help them make informed decisions.

Business Development:

- Identify new business opportunities and potential clients.

- Participate in client proposals, presentations, and negotiations.

- Expand the client base and increase revenue for the tax practice.

Ethical Conduct:

- Uphold the highest ethical standards in all tax-related activities.

- Maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive tax information.