Indirect Tax - Assistant Manager

About B S R & Co. LLP

B S R & Co. LLP is a member of the B S R & Affiliates network of firms registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. B S R & Co LLP has its presence in 14 cities in India with over 120 partners and an employee strength of over 5,000 professionals. The firm is engaged in audit, other assurance and taxation services. The firm has a client base spanning Indian businesses, multinationals, and listed companies in India across industry sectors. The endeavor is to continuously keep raising the bar in terms of audit quality, experience for our people, and adoption of better technology .

Roles and Responsibilities

Assist the team during new client pitch / new assignment with existing clients

Understanding the requirements of client from advisory and compliance services perspective

Assistance in preparation of draft proposal outlining the detailed scope of work

Assist the team in completion of risk processes before initiating the engagement

Assist the team in providing advisory services (including understanding the facts of the matter, undertaking / review of research undertaken by junior team members, understanding the tax implications, discuss with the senior team members, liaise with client and other team members, preparation of reply / opinions etc.

Prepare / review the tax computations and periodic GST returns

Ensuring that the clients timelines / statutory due dates for providing advisory or compliance services are met by the team and take responsibility for the same

Assist during the VAT / Service Tax or GST Audits or Assessments (including review of documents, liaise with clients and tax authorities, submission with relevant authorities, assistance during the verification of documents, preparation and submission of replies with tax authorities , etc.). Ensuring the desired closure of the audits / assessments in timely manner through regular follow ups and representations.

Assist the team during litigation matters (including understand the Notice / Orders, understand and discuss facts of the matter and contentions of the department, undertaking / review of research undertaken, drafting / review of the reply / appeals, liaise with tax authorities and client, timely submissions, etc.)

Ensuring regular communication of Indirect tax updates to clients and team

Guiding and advising the team on the concepts of Indirect tax

Taking active part in training as a trainer as well as trainee

Ensuring the quality deliverables (including formatting, content, etc.) within timelines

Assisting seniors with practice management with respect to billing clients and tracking receivables

Job Specifications :

Qualifications

Qualified CA

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Client relationship management

Team player

Experience in Indirect tax litigation would be an added advantage

Experience

3 - 5 years of experience in Indirect tax compliance and advisory services

About B S R & Co. LLP

B S R & Co. LLP is a member of the B S R & Affiliates network of firms registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. B S R & Co LLP has its presence in 14 cities in India with over 120 partners and an employee strength of over 5,000 professionals. The firm is engaged in audit, other assurance and taxation services. The firm has a client base spanning Indian businesses, multinationals, and listed companies in India across industry sectors. The endeavor is to continuously keep raising the bar in terms of audit quality, experience for our people, and adoption of better technology.