Corporate Tax - Manager/Principal - Reputed Tax Firm

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage multiple operations of the tax practice area and to deliver quality tax services. Serve as business advisor to clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

Client Delivery

• Advising clients on tax and regulatory complexities of restructuring through Slump sale, merger ,demerger, conversion
• Well versed with law relating to International Tax, DTAA, MLI and current development/trends/Judicial precedents in International tax to advise clients on taxability of transactions and withholding tax obligation
• Understanding of companies act relating to related party transactions, deposits, Investments, alteration of share capital, dividend, buy-back, restructuring, ESOP etc.
• Advising client for complex issues in FEMA , Well versed with FEMA Rules and regulations pertaining to ECB, NDI, Import -Export transactions, Outbound Investments, investments in immovable property, etc.
• Reasonable understanding and willingness to analyze allied laws FCRA, Benami Act, Trust Act
• Regularly update knowledge management database with new updates.

BD Support

• Draft & prepare proposals & pitch presentations. Evaluate potential business acquisition areas. Assist principal/partners in preparing strong pitching ground to acquire new business.
• Identify leads from external & existing clients. Grow industrial knowledge and scope to enhance services to existing clients.
• Draft engagement letters accurately. Take care of the end-to-end invoicing process including follow ups for outstanding's & tracking payment status.

Research & Technical Opinions

• Execute exhaustive research for the clients in line with their expectations. Ensure usage of all tools (External market data/internal portals) to generate effective research.
• Undergo regular technical trainings/ knowledge sharing session within team to deliver effectively as well as efficiently.

People & Team Management

• Conduct regular connect sessions with team to identify areas of interest & expertise. Ensure task are equally & fairly allotted to the team.
• Design coaching programs to groom Team members.

Knowledge Management

• Regularly update Knowledge management database with new updates. Share industry updates with the team and encourage sharing of best practices within team and across teams.
• Develop content for networking in external events & seminars. Share knowledge acquired from external forums with team members. Develops industry/ business and sector knowledge.

Brand Management

• Representing & endorsing firm's expertise and scope of service at various external forums. Interacting with peers and building a high-quality network in the industry.
• Publishing articles& research papers on regular basis. Sharing knowledge and learning at external forums to increase visibility and credibility.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualified CAs with 7+ years of relevant experience in a consulting role.
• Passion to work in direct tax field. Good understanding of tax laws.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax laws, FEMA, Company law, and other allied regulations, and compliance issues.
• Candidates with International tax certifications will have an added advantage.
• Essential skills include:
• Thorough technical knowledge on Indian Tax and Corporate Law
• General business awareness
• Strong excel, presentation and report writing skills
• Client handling
• Innovative and ability to learn