BS
Job Description
- Adhere to clients' corporate tax compliance timelines as per statute (assessments, filing of returns, etc.) under the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) framework.
- Prepare submissions for clients for scrutiny assessments, rectification/stay applications, and appeals to be filed with the CIT and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).
- Represent clients before tax and appellate authorities and follow up on rectification, stay applications, and refund orders.
- Provide advice to clients on corporate tax laws, CIT-specific regulations, and other statutory requirements.
- Conduct technical research on the latest case laws, circulars, and notifications, and prepare summaries and impact analyses.
- Prepare memos, presentations, and advisory reports for clients on corporate tax matters.
- Coordinate with audit teams and review tax provisioning and tax audit finalization for audit clients.
- Lead and manage corporate tax engagements for clients, ensuring quality deliverables.
- Mentor and coach junior members on corporate tax concepts, statutory compliance, and procedural requirements.
- Attend external training sessions and stay updated with the latest developments in direct tax and CIT regulations.
- Prepare client engagement letters, track time spent, and ensure timely invoicing and collection.
- Review internal documentation and filings for quality and compliance with firm standards.
- Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, including internal presentations and newsletters.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key client contacts.
- Actively participate in the firm's CSR initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Minimum of 3-7 years post-qualification experience in corporate tax and direct tax matters, preferably handling CIT assessments and appellate matters.