- Preparation and review of corporate income-tax returns, advance tax and tax audit reports (Form 3CD).
- Handle scrutiny assessments, draft responses to notices and represent before tax authorities.
- Ensure timely compliance with TDS/TCS, withholding tax and related filings.
International Tax & Transfer Pricing
- Advise on cross-border transactions, DTAA applicability and withholding implications.
- Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation, Form 3CEB and benchmarking analyses.
Litigation & Representation
- Draft submissions, appeals and written representations before CIT(A), ITAT and other forums.
- Assist Partners in litigation strategy and liaise with counsel.
Advisory & Planning
- Provide tax structuring, planning and advisory support to clients across sectors.
- Track legislative and judicial developments and assess client impact. HNI / Private Client Taxation
- Advise high-net-worth individuals on personal tax planning, capital gains and succession/estate matters.
- Handle returns, assessments and advisory for HNI clients,
family offices and promoters.
Team & Engagement Management
- Manage engagements independently and review work of junior associates and articles.
- Mentor and guide juniors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Qualified CA with 58 years of post-qualification experience in direct taxation.
- Strong working knowledge of the Income-tax Act, transfer pricing regulations and DTAA provisions.
- Experience in assessments, litigation and representation before tax authorities.
- Sound analytical, drafting and research skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead a small team.
- Proficiency in MS Office and tax/compliance software.
Preferred Attributes
- Prior experience in a CA firm or consulting environment.
- Robust client-facing and communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on tax developments.