Income tax Head

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Income Tax Compliance Management

• Overall responsibility for Income Tax Return (ITR) filings of:
• Individuals
• HUFs
• Partnership Firms
• LLPs
• Companies
• Review and final approval of tax computations
• Monitoring due dates and ensuring 100% timely compliance
• Supervising advance tax calculations and payments

B. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Providing strategic tax planning solutions to clients
• Advisory on:
• Business restructuring
• Capital gains planning
• Salary & perquisite structuring
• Investments & deductions
• Ensuring tax-efficient structures within legal framework
• Advising clients on changes in Income Tax laws

C. Assessments, Notices & Litigation

• Handling:
• Income Tax Notices
• Scrutiny Assessments
• Re-assessment proceedings
• Rectification & Appeals
• Drafting replies and submissions to Income Tax Department
• Representation before:
• Assessing Officers
• CIT (Appeals)
• ITAT (if applicable)
• Coordinating with counsels where required

D. Team Leadership & Review

• Leading the Income Tax team (CAs, semi-qualified staff, articles)
• Allocation of work and performance monitoring
• Review of junior team members’ work
• Training team on:
• Latest amendments
• Practical case handling
• Compliance procedures
• Ensuring quality control and error-free output

E. Client Relationship Management

• Acting as the primary point of contact for key tax clients
• Conducting client meetings and consultations
• Resolving complex tax queries
• Building long-term client trust and retention
• Supporting partners in client acquisition & pitching

F. Risk Management & Compliance Control

• Ensuring compliance with:
• Income Tax Act
• Rules & Notifications
• ICAI ethical standards
• Identifying tax risks and mitigation strategies
• Ensuring confidentiality of client data
• Internal review of tax files to avoid future litigation

9. Authority & Decision-Making

• Authority to approve tax computations and filings
• Authority to communicate with Income Tax Department
• Authority to guide clients on tax positions (within firm policy)
• Decision-making power in tax strategy implementation

10. Technical Skills Required

• Expert knowledge of:
• Income Tax Act & Rules
• Case laws & circulars
• Tax audit provisions
• Strong drafting and interpretation skills
• Practical experience in handling scrutiny cases

11. Software & Tools Knowledge

• Income Tax Portal
• Tally / Accounting software
• MS Excel (Advanced level mandatory)
• Tax compliance & litigation management software (preferred)

12. Educational Qualification

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• ICAI Membership mandatory
• Articleship with strong exposure to Direct Tax preferred

13. Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Leadership & team management
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Strong communication & client-handling skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under strict deadlines

14. Working Conditions

• Office-based role
• Extended working hours during:
• Return filing season
• Assessment deadlines
• Client and department visits when required

15. Salary & Benefits

• Salary: As per experience & firm standards
• Performance-based incentives (if applicable)
• Professional growth & leadership exposure
• Opportunity to grow into Partner-level role

16. Career Growth Path

Income Tax Head → Practice Leader → Partner / Equity Partner

17. Ethical & Professional Expectations

• Strict adherence to ICAI Code of Conduct
• Zero tolerance for non-compliance
• Maintaining firm reputation and professional integrity

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person