Assistant Tax Manager

tax, financial, transactions, and investment advisory services

A high-growth professional services firm is seeking an exceptional professional to lead its Transactions practice. This is an opportunity to lead a transactions desk, step into a leadership role, shape the growth of a practice, and join the firm’s core leadership team.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you will support managers in delivering complex tax projects and act as a reviewer/mentor to Associates. This role provides significant exposure to client interaction, technical problem-solving, and cross-practice collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct tax research and prepare reports on indirect, direct, and international tax matters.
• Support tax structuring engagements for M&A, PE/VC, and cross-border transactions.x
• Prepare tax opinions, compliance documentation, and client deliverables.
• Review Associates’ work for technical accuracy and provide coaching.
• Liaise with clients on day-to-day queries and provide timely responses.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and process improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in tax advisory.
• Chartered Accountant (qualified or finalist).
• Strong technical knowledge in indirect tax, direct tax, and familiarity with international tax frameworks.
• Experience in litigation matters from inception through preparation and resolution in Tax Litigation (Indirect and Direct tax ).
• Understanding of GST implications in business transfers and reorganization.
• Experience in M&A tax advisory, including structuring and due diligence of mergers/demergers, cross-border investments.
• Solid analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and manage small workstreams.