Hiring for an Associate in Indirect Tax
- Litigation at Kolkata location Key Accountabilities:
• Assisting the client in responding to the department during the course of enquiry, investigation and audit.
• The incumbent will handle regular advisory and litigation engagements pertaining to GST, Customs, Foreign trade policy and related subjects.
• Preparing reply to Show cause notice/audit replies.
• Meeting with the tax officers for hearing as and when required
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals)
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court (i.e. Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court)
• Assisting seniors for representation before various judicial forums.
• Comprehensive research on various topics. Client service delivery/execution:
• Ability to pro-actively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues
• Handle tax matters with regard to preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals etc., meeting the tax authorities, representation during appeals along with seniors etc.
• Executes the work on a multiple client base. Assumes near independent responsibility for smaller clients
• Develops rapport with middle layers of client management. Develops commercial acumen:
• Stays abreast of firm wide and competitor activities and general business trends
• Brings value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients Networking & Identification of opportunities:
• Begins to identify current opportunities for existing clients and communicate with seniors
• Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact the clients Develops Strong knowledge base:
• Stays abreast with the latest development in tax and other laws.
• Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm. Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent Communication and Drafting Skills.
• Strong Analytical and researching skills
• Proactive, reliable and with an attention to details Experience and
Education:
• CA or Law Graduate from a known Law School with a strong academic
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- 3 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. GST, Customs, etc