Company Description PKC Management Consulting, established in 1988, is a leading professional services firm with key verticals in Process Consulting, Audit & Assurance, and Taxation. The firm focuses on enabling business growth through practical solutions to challenges such as systems and process gaps, ERP issues, revenue and profitability improvement, working capital reduction, and cost optimization. PKC views audit as a value-adding function, using it to strengthen management controls and provide insights that support informed decision-making.

Its Corporate

Finance team works closely with top Indian banks to secure debt and equity funding for clients, while its taxation services emphasize long-term, compliant tax structures that support business expansion and reduce legal risk.

Location: Chennai

Experience: 7+ years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / Relevant Professional Qualification

Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai for a Statutory Audit & Tax Audit Practice Leader. PKC Management Consulting is looking for an experienced Direct Tax, Tax Audit & Statutory Audit Practice Leader to join our growing leadership team.

The role is suited for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in a CA firm or professional consulting practice, with strong hands-on exposure to Statutory Audit, Tax Audit and Direct Tax.

The incumbent will lead complex client engagements, manage and mentor professional teams, build senior-level client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of PKC’s Tax & Audit practice.

Important Eligibility

- 7+ years of relevant professional experience
- Prior experience in a CA firm / consulting practice is mandatory (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred)
- Candidates with experience exclusively in corporate/industry tax functions will not be considered
- CA qualification is preferred but not mandatory,



subject to strong relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Statutory Audit engagements for listed/unlisted companies and other entities.
- Lead and review Tax Audits, Form 3CD and Direct Tax compliance/advisory.
- Handle complex tax planning, structuring and tax opinions.
- Manage client relationships and act as a senior point of contact for CFOs, promoters and senior management.
- Lead, mentor and review teams while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Build a strong learning and performance-oriented culture within the practice.
- Contribute to business development and growth of PKC’s Tax & Audit practice.
- Manage multiple engagements, deadlines and client priorities effectively.

What We're Looking For

- Strong hands-on experience in Statutory Audit and Tax Audit.
- Good knowledge of Direct Tax, Income Tax, Form 3CD, Ind AS and Companies Act.
- Experience managing teams and multiple client engagements.
- Strong client-facing, communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex assignments and contribute at a practice leadership level.

Why Join PKC?

Impact – Work on complex, high-value assignments that directly influence client decisions and business outcomes.

Leadership & Growth – Chance to take ownership of engagements and grow into a broader practice leadership role.

Client Exposure – Work directly with entrepreneurs, promoters, CFOs, CXOs and senior finance professionals.

Diverse Assignments – Gain exposure across Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Direct Tax, International Tax and Transaction Advisory.

Learning – Continuous technical, professional and leadership development in a collaborative consulting environment.

Culture – Be part of a transparent, collaborative and people-focused organisation where ownership and professional growth are encouraged.

Interested in joining PKC?

Reach out to our HR Team at [email protected] or +91 (phone hidden)/ (phone hidden)

📌 Statutory Audit & Tax Audit Practice Leader (Chennai)
🏢 PKC Management Consulting
📍 Chennai