Tax Associate

Role Overview: As a part of the team, your role will involve handling various direct tax responsibilities, from preparing and finalizing submissions before the Assessing Officer and CIT(A) to representing the company in front of tax authorities. You will also be involved in drafting appeals, conducting research on tax technical issues, and identifying tax planning opportunities for the business. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and finalize submissions before the Assessing Officer and CIT(A). - Draft appeals for review by the Partner/principal and attend hearings. - Plan and coordinate with clients to obtain necessary documents. - Assist in representing the company before the Appellate Forum, including preparing Paper Book and briefing counsel for hearings. - Conduct research on various direct tax technical issues. - Represent the company before tax authorities when required. - Undertake comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities and compliance gaps. - Administer all direct tax processes and compliance, including corporate tax, transfer pricing, financial certifications, withholding tax, etc. - Support direct tax client engagement teams on technical queries. - Finalize Income tax returns and compute income. - Prepare tax alerts/summaries on recent direct tax judgments and other allied laws. - Assist in research and preparation of research papers to formulate the firm's positions on direct tax transaction tax issues. - Assist in writing technical articles for print and online media. - Assist in drafting direct tax thought leadership publications. - Prepare standard checklists for direct tax. - Assist in any other assignments from a direct tax perspective, as needed. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. - Strong understanding of direct tax laws and regulations. - Prior experience in direct tax preparation and compliance. - Excellent research and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Proficiency in MS Office suite. Please note that the company is not mentioned in the provided job description.,