The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to join our Direct Tax practice at the Senior Consultant / Manager level. The role involves delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory, compliance and litigation support to clients while building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.

The position offers exposure to complex direct tax matters, including corporate tax advisory, tax compliance, assessments and appellate proceedings, technical research, client representation and business development. At the Manager level, the role will additionally involve greater ownership of client relationships, business development, engagement management and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax Advisory & Compliance

- Advise and support clients on corporate direct tax matters, including capital gains, tax payments, return of income, tax positions and other income-tax matters.
- Undertake technical research on Income-tax provisions and evaluate their impact on clients.
- Analyse financial and other relevant data and convert it into accurate and timely tax advisory and compliance deliverables.
- Keep abreast of changes in tax laws,



judicial developments, emerging practices and regulatory updates and apply them to client situations.
- Ensure assignments are delivered in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal methodologies and quality requirements.

Assessment, Litigation & Representation

- Prepare and review submissions for assessment and appellate proceedings.
- Handle routine interactions and appearances before Income-tax authorities on client matters.
- Support senior team members in representations before tax authorities and assist in developing appropriate responses and litigation strategies.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and working papers for assessments, proceedings and tax inspections.

Client & Engagement Management

- Execute engagements professionally and in line with agreed scope, timelines and client expectations.
- Develop solid working relationships with clients and act as a reliable point of contact for tax-related matters.
- Manage engagement-related activities including engagement documentation, risk and quality processes, billing and recovery.

📌 Direct Tax Sr. Consultant/ Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 EY
📍 Mumbai