Your key responsibilities:

• Assist seniors in replying to queries raised by clients on corporate tax matters where in issues may range from capital gains, tax payments, preparation of return of income, etc.

• Undertaking technical research on income-tax provisions impacting the taxation of clients;

• Preparing submissions in relation to assessment and appellate proceedings in the case of clients and support seniors in representation before the income-tax authorities;

• Support in handling administrative responsibilities for clients allocated to you such as engagement letters, internal QRM, filing of client papers, billing follow-up, etc.

• Client responsibilities:

Conduct the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with client expectations and as defined by the terms and conditions of the contract

• People responsibilities:

Exhibit positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.

Work constructively with team to evaluate and improve personal and team performance. o Contribute and leverage knowledge from individuals, databases and other sources. o Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.

• Operational responsibilities:

o Participate in executing work within a group by assisting by delivering work effectively, and teaming with tax professionals to provide comprehensive tax solutions.

o Ensure that the areas of work assigned are executed in accordance with the work programme and the firms methodologies and guidance, and qualified standards.

o Use electronic working papers,



efficiently including various software applications and sources of knowledge in an appropriate manner to conduct research.

o Acquire and demonstrate competence in technical knowledge, and compliance process by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations.

o Analyze and convert data into a tax product (advisory/compliance) and ensure accuracy and timeliness of the product.

o Where applicable thoroughly check documents and make available for tax inspections in an appropriate manner.

o Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Proficient in MS word, excel, power point.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong Analytical/Numerical ability.

• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic and Self Starter

To qualify for the role, you must have :

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, B.Com/ CA Inter or equivalent

• 3-7 years of experience in direct tax

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.

• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

• Comfortable in travelling within the designated city limits / other locations for work related matters

📌 Associate Analyst - Direct Tax (Karnataka)
🏢 EY
📍 Karnataka