Manager/Assistant Manager

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and review accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end closure and finalisation of financial statements.
• Plan, execute and review statutory audits and tax audits, including preparation/review of audit schedules, working papers and financial statements.
• Handle direct tax compliances including income-tax computations, Income Tax Returns, advance tax calculations and other applicable filings.
• Manage TDS/withholding tax compliances, including applicability analysis, monthly workings, payments, quarterly returns, reconciliations and related matters.
• Assist in handling Income Tax and GST notices, assessments, departmental queries and preparation of responses/submissions.
• Advise clients on accounting, direct and indirect taxation, withholding tax and other financial/compliance matters.
• Handle international taxation matters including DTAA analysis, taxation of cross-border transactions, non-resident payments, withholding tax, Form 15CA/15CB and Permanent Establishment considerations.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation and related advisory assignments, wherever applicable.
• Analyse accounting and tax implications of domestic and cross-border business transactions and assist in transaction structuring.
• Undertake research on complex accounting, taxation and regulatory matters and prepare technical notes, opinions and client communications.
• Independently manage a portfolio of clients and act as the primary point of contact for assigned engagements.
• Plan and monitor assignments, ensure adherence to statutory timelines and maintain quality of client deliverables.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide appropriate guidance, training and supervision.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors, consultants, tax authorities and other stakeholders, as required.
• Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on clients.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Preferably a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with relevant experience in accounting, audit, taxation and advisory.
• Candidates with experience in a CA firm, consulting firm or professional services environment will be preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards / Ind AS, statutory audit, tax audit, Income Tax, TDS, GST and financial reporting.
• Knowledge and/or practical exposure to international taxation, DTAA, cross-border transactions, withholding tax and transfer pricing will be an added advantage.
• Experience in handling tax assessments, notices and departmental matters would be preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client assignments and statutory deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and interpret accounting and tax regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and other stakeholders.
• Strong client-management skills with the ability to understand business requirements and provide practical solutions.
• Ability to review, guide and mentor junior team members.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting software such as Tally and other tax/compliance platforms.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality work within prescribed timelines.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation as per industry standards, commensurate with qualification, experience and skill set.
• Provident Fund (PF) benefits as per applicable statutory provisions.
• Health insurance coverage as per the Companys policy.
• Exposure to diverse Indian and multinational clients across various industries.
• Opportunity to work across accounting, audit, direct & indirect taxation, international taxation and advisory.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and complex tax and regulatory matters.
• Opportunities for continuous professional learning, career progression and leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment with exposure to multidisciplinary assignments.