Chartered Accountant – Direct Tax Litigation

Role Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Litigation & Representation

• Handle 

  income tax assessments

  , 

  appeals

  , and 

  reassessment proceedings

   before tax authorities (AO, CIT(A), DRP, etc.).
• Liaise with external counsels for matters before the 

  ITAT

  , 

  High Court

  , and 

  Supreme Court

  .
• Prepare submissions, replies, and written statements for various tax authorities.
• Represent the organization/clients in hearings and manage correspondence with tax departments.

2. Advisory & Compliance

• Provide 

  advisory support

   on direct tax implications, structuring, and litigation risk management.
• Assist in 

  tax audits

  , 

  transfer pricing assessments

  , and 

  advance ruling

   applications.
• Review tax computations, returns, and documentation to ensure accurate compliance and minimize litigation exposure.

3. Research & Documentation

• Conduct research on complex tax issues, circulars, notifications, and judicial precedents.
• Maintain a repository of case laws, orders, and litigation trackers.
• Draft appeals, statements of facts, and grounds of appeal for appellate filings.

4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Legal, Business) to gather data and support litigation requirements.
• Engage with external consultants, tax counsels, and auditors.
• Present periodic updates and risk assessments to senior management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualification:

   Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

• Experience:

   3–10 years of experience in 

  Direct Tax Litigation

   (depending on seniority level)
• Strong understanding of 

  Income Tax Act, 1961

  , 

  Finance Acts

  , and relevant rules and case laws.
• Excellent 

  drafting and presentation skills

   for replies, submissions, and appeals.
• Exposure to 

  corporate tax litigation

  , 

  search assessments

  , and 

  international taxation

   is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple litigation cases simultaneously.
• Proficiency in 

  MS Office

  , 

  tax databases

   and ERP systems (SAP/Tally).

Preferred Background:

• Experience in 

  Big 4 firms

  , 

  Tier-1 tax advisory firms

  , or 

  corporate tax departments

  .
• Candidates with exposure to 

  litigation strategy

  , 

  settlement schemes

  , or 

  advance pricing agreements (APA)

   will be preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical & Legal Reasoning
• Drafting & Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
• Integrity & Professional Ethics
• Stakeholder Management