am-cit.

Role details

Position

Assistant Manager

Education

• CA
• Additional Qualification of CS will be an added advantage
• Candidates with International tax certifications will have an added advantage

Experience

3 to 5 years post qualification

SBU

Job Description

The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of an Assistant Manager will include the following:

• Handling Advisory and Compliance engagements related to Direct Tax laws, such as Tax Structuring, Advisory, On-going Compliance, Litigation support, etc.
• Analyzing and interpreting provisions under the Income Tax Act as also provisions pertaining to International Tax, dealing with interpretation of Tax Treaties
• Conducting technical research and preparing memos, opinions, presentation, etc. on technical issues raised by the client
• Handling assessment proceedings, CIT (Appeals), Tribunal, etc. related matters and representation before the tax authorities and liasoning with the Counsels as may be required
• Proactively seeking opportunities to help the business grow and solving complex business problems
• Assistance in identifying pursuits and endeavoring to convert it to clients
• Developing good rapport with lower / middle level of client management
• Overall responsibility for execution of the assigned engagements and client delivery.  Effective implementation and review of work programs.
• Coordinating with Managers / ADs / Directors on the planning and management of assignments
• Updating clients on on-going matters on a prompt and regular basis, keeping track of industry developments
• Taking technical sessions in internal Learning and Education (L&E) sessions
• Guiding and overseeing the work of Analysts, Senior Analysts and Associates

Profile Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience Prior Experience in Big 4 in corporate tax will be an added advantage.
• Other prerequisite skills include:
  • Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets
  • Good interpersonal and networking skills
  • Passion for client servicing
  • Number crunching ability
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Efficiency in MS office and report writing skills
  • Motivated, creative and decisive in approach to problem solving
  • Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated

Subject Matter Expertise required

• Thorough knowledge of
  • Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & DTAA)
  • Corporate Law & International Tax
  • FEMA and Transfer Pricing