Chartered Accountant - Direct Tax , International Taxation, and Regulatory (Kerala)

About the Job

CAPITAIRE is a multi-disciplinary capital and business solution advisory firm focused on empowering the business growth of our clients.

We provide strategic and execution support across a wide spectrum of requirements — from taxation, valuation, finance, operations, and strategy to training, risk management, and regulatory compliance — through our integrated people–process–service delivery framework.

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As a Chartered Accountant at CAPITAIRE, you will play a key role in assisting the team across a diverse range of taxation, regulatory, and advisory assignments, with a focus on direct tax matters, exchange control regulations, and complex business transactions. This role offers exposure to high-value assignments involving litigation, tax planning, business restructuring, and FEMA compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Assessment & Litigation Support

• Assist in handling tax assessments for corporates and individuals, including preparation of appeals, submissions, and representation before tax authorities at various levels.
• Review notices/orders from tax departments and respond with well-researched and structured submissions.
• Support in planning and strategizing litigation approaches to resolve client tax disputes effectively.

2. Business Advisory & Consulting

• Draft and prepare proposals, pitch presentations, and client deliverables.
• Assist in complex tax assignments involving business transfers, group restructuring, profit extraction, GAAR, transfer pricing, mergers & acquisitions, tax treaty analysis, and exchange control regulations.
• Evaluation of tax treaties and tax laws of other jurisdictions for international group / transaction structuring advisory.
• Conduct operational reviews to identify tax planning opportunities and compliance gaps.
• Prepare detailed memos, reports, and presentations summarizing tax and regulatory implications for the client.

3. Exchange Control Regulations (FEMA)

• Review transactions for compliance with FEMA, FDI policy, and RBI guidelines.
• Structuring inbound and outbound transactions for individuals and corporates.
• Undertake monthly and annual FEMA compliances and coordinate with Authorised Dealer (AD) Banks.

4. Compliance – Tax and Regulatory

• Assist in preparation and review of withholding tax returns, lower withholding applications, advance tax workings, and corporate tax filings.
• Support in preparation and review of tax audit reports, including those for entities with tax holiday claims.
• Assist in preparation and review of individual income tax returns, including taxation of capital gains, business income, derivatives, and treaty benefits.
• Assist in compliance with various business laws such as Companies Act, LLP Act...etc.

5. Knowledge & Team Management

• Maintain and update the internal knowledge database with tax and regulatory developments.
• Participate in and contribute to technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support team management by understanding areas of interest/expertise and ensuring fair allocation of tasks.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

  — Fresher or 1–3 years of experience in taxation and exchange control regulations.
• Strong understanding of direct taxation laws, business laws, FEMA, and FDI policy.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client interactions and drafting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant tax/accounting software.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.