Senior Associate - Direct Taxation

Role & responsibilities

Corporate Tax & Compliance • Preparation and review of corporate income-tax returns, advance tax and tax audit reports (Form 3CD). • Handle scrutiny assessments, draft responses to notices and represent before tax authorities. • Ensure timely compliance with TDS/TCS, withholding tax and related filings. International Tax & Transfer Pricing • Advise on cross-border transactions, DTAA applicability and withholding implications. • Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation, Form 3CEB and benchmarking analyses. Litigation & Representation • Draft submissions, appeals and written representations before CIT(A), ITAT and other forums. • Assist Partners in litigation strategy and liaise with counsel. Advisory & Planning • Provide tax structuring, planning and advisory support to clients across sectors. • Track legislative and judicial developments and assess client impact. HNI / Private Client Taxation • Advise high-net-worth individuals on personal tax planning, capital gains and succession/estate matters. • Handle returns, assessments and advisory for HNI clients, family offices and promoters. Team & Engagement Management • Manage engagements independently and review work of junior associates and articles. • Mentor and guide juniors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualified CA with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation. • Strong working knowledge of the Income-tax Act, transfer pricing regulations and DTAA provisions. • Experience in assessments, litigation and representation before tax authorities. • Sound analytical, drafting and research skills. • Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead a small team. • Proficiency in MS Office and tax/compliance software.

• Prior experience in a CA firm or consulting environment. • Strong client-facing and communication skills. • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on tax developments.

Perks and benefits

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