Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Noida / New Delhi

Department

Tax & Regulatory Advisory

Reporting To

Manager / Senior Manager

Team Structure

Approximately 8–10 members, primarily Articles / Trainees

Qualification

CA Fresher / Semi-Qualified CA / CA Dropout / B.Com / M.Com with relevant experience

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically capable and motivated Tax & Regulatory Review & Advisory Associate to work closely with our existing team of approximately 8–10 members, primarily Articles / Trainees. The role is not limited to routine filings. The selected candidate will review work prepared by the team, provide technical guidance, prepare or supervise necessary workings, identify issues, and ensure that assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines under the guidance of the Manager and Senior Manager.

CA Freshers with strong conceptual knowledge, practical exposure through articleship or internships, and a genuine interest in taxation and regulatory advisory are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities – Team Review, Guidance & Coordination

Review GST, Income Tax, TDS, FEMA, and other compliance work prepared by Articles / Trainees.

Check the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of workings, reconciliations, calculations, and supporting documents.

Provide technical guidance and clear instructions to team members to ensure assignments are completed correctly.

Identify errors, omissions, inconsistencies, and potential compliance risks in work prepared by the team.

Prepare necessary workings personally or guide the team in preparing them, depending on the complexity of the assignment.

Coordinate with team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.

Follow up on pending information, review observations, and corrective actions.

Support the Manager and Senior Manager in maintaining quality control over client assignments.

GST – Review, Technical Workings & Advisory Support

Review GST returns and related workings prepared by the team, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other applicable returns.

Review GSTR-2B vs. purchase register, ITC reconciliation, books vs. GST returns, and other GST reconciliations.

Analyse mismatches, ITC eligibility, reversals, and other GST compliance issues.

Prepare or review GST workings required to support return filings, reconciliations, audits, and client deliverables.

Review GST audit documentation and assist in departmental audits, scrutiny proceedings, and other audit-related matters.

Assist in preparing GST litigation drafts, replies to notices, submissions, and technical responses.

Review and guide the preparation of GST refund workings, including export refunds and LUT-related matters.

Research GST provisions, rules, circulars, notifications, and judicial pronouncements.

Ensure GST filings and related deliverables are reviewed and completed within applicable timelines.

Income Tax & TDS – Review, Calculations & Compliance Support

Review TDS calculations, reconciliations, and statutory compliance work prepared by the team.

Review TDS return workings, filing data, and reconciliations with Form 26AS / AIS, wherever applicable.

Prepare and review advance tax calculations, supporting workings, and payment requirements.

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Review income tax computations and assist in preparing or reviewing income tax returns.

Analyse applicable Income Tax provisions and their implications for client assignments.

Review income tax notices, identify relevant issues, and guide the team in preparing responses and supporting documentation.

Assist in drafting replies to notices, assessment submissions, and departmental correspondence.

Ensure necessary workings, supporting documents, and review observations are completed before submission or filing.

Provide technical guidance to team members on Income Tax and TDS matters.

FEMA, RBI & Regulatory Compliance

Review and assist in FEMA and RBI compliance assignments with support from the Manager / Senior Manager.

Research and analyse FEMA provisions, RBI Master Directions, circulars, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Assist in reviewing FDI, ODI, ECB, foreign investment, and cross-border transaction-related matters.

Prepare or review necessary workings, documentation, and technical notes for FEMA assignments.

Assist in analysing foreign exchange transactions, intercompany loans, and cross-border payments.

Support regulatory filings, compliance documentation, and client communications relating to FEMA and RBI matters.

Exposure to ECB conversion into equity, overseas investment reporting, and related regulatory matters will be an added advantage.

Global Taxation & International Regulatory Research

Assist in reviewing and preparing assignments relating to international taxation and cross-border transactions.

Conduct research on foreign tax provisions and regulatory requirements applicable to international clients.

Support assignments relating to CIT, VAT, withholding tax, and other foreign taxation matters.

Prepare technical workings, research notes, and issue-based analysis under the guidance of the Manager / Senior Manager.

Analyse tax implications of cross-border transactions and intercompany arrangements.

Research international tax regulations, circulars, and guidance applicable to relevant jurisdictions.

Exposure to UK, Australia, US, or other international tax jurisdictions will be an added advantage.

Strong research capabilities for global markets and foreign regulatory frameworks will be preferred.

Accounting Software & ERP Exposure

Working knowledge of Tally / TallyPrime, including ledger scrutiny, accounting entries, reconciliations, and data extraction.

Working knowledge of Zoho Books, including accounting review, bank reconciliation, transaction classifications, and reporting.

Basic to working knowledge of NetSuite, including ledger review, transaction analysis, and reconciliations.

Familiarity with Xero and QuickBooks, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and reporting.

Review accounting information to identify potential tax, GST, and compliance implications.

Experience with accounting systems used by MNCs or international clients will be an added advantage.

Technical Research, Drafting & Issue Resolution

Independently research statutory provisions, rules, notifications, circulars, and case laws.

Prepare technical notes, issue-based analysis, and supporting workings for review by the Manager / Senior Manager.

Assist in drafting technically sound replies, submissions, clarification letters, and client communications.

Review and analyse tax-related queries raised by clients or identified during internal review.

Identify practical solutions and present findings to the Manager / Senior Manager.

Support the team in resolving technical issues and implementing corrective actions.

Maintain adequate supporting documentation for technical conclusions and client deliverables.

Client Coordination & Assignment Completion

Coordinate with clients and internal team members to collect required information and documents.

Review the status of assignments and identify pending items requiring follow-up.

Ensure team members understand deliverables, supporting requirements, and applicable deadlines.

Review client communications and assist in preparing responses to technical and compliance queries.

Escalate delays, material errors, and technical issues to the Manager / Senior Manager.

Ensure assignments are properly documented and completed in accordance with internal review processes.

Qualification & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA) Fresher with strong conceptual knowledge and practical exposure to taxation, regulatory compliance, and tax research.

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Semi-Qualified CA with relevant experience in GST, Income Tax, TDS, FEMA, or regulatory advisory.

CA Dropout with practical taxation experience and sound technical knowledge.

B.Com / M.Com graduate with relevant taxation experience and demonstrated technical capabilities.

Experience reviewing work prepared by junior team members and guiding them on compliance assignments will be preferred.

CA Freshers with exposure through articleship, internships, or practical training may be considered.

Practical experience in preparing tax calculations, reconciliations, supporting workings, and technical research is preferred.

Selection will be based on technical knowledge, practical exposure, research capabilities, drafting skills, analytical ability, and potential to contribute to the team.

Core Competencies

Technical review and quality control.

Team guidance, coordination, and follow-up.

Tax calculations, reconciliations, and supporting workings.

Tax research, technical analysis, and drafting.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ownership, accountability, and timely assignment completion.

Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Willingness to learn Indian taxation, FEMA, and global taxation.

Added Advantages

Experience in GST audits, departmental audits, and litigation drafting.

Experience reviewing GST refunds, export-related compliance, and LUT matters.

Experience handling income tax notices, scrutiny proceedings, and assessment support.

Strong knowledge of TDS reconciliations, advance tax calculations, and Income Tax provisions.

Exposure to FEMA, RBI compliance, FDI, ODI, ECB, and cross-border transactions.

International taxation experience, including CIT, VAT, and foreign tax research.

Strong research capabilities in global tax jurisdictions and international regulatory matters.

Working knowledge of Tally, Zoho Books, NetSuite, Xero, or QuickBooks.

Experience with MNC clients and international accounting systems.

Team Structure & Professional Development

Work with a team of approximately 8–10 members, primarily Articles / Trainees, handling routine compliance and filing assignments.

Receive guidance and support from the Manager and Senior Manager on complex technical matters.

Review team deliverables and assist in maintaining quality and accuracy across client assignments.

Gain practical exposure to GST, Income Tax, TDS, FEMA, and global taxation.

Develop technical research, drafting, analytical, review, and coordination skills.

Progressively take responsibility for technical review and assignment coordination.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who can function as a technical reviewer, team guide, and execution support resource within our Tax & Regulatory practice. The ideal candidate should be able to understand taxation and regulatory requirements beyond routine filing procedures, review and validate workings prepared by team members, prepare necessary calculations and supporting documentation, guide junior team members, conduct independent technical research, identify matters requiring escalation, and ensure that assignments progress to completion.

Skills: rbi,gst,tax

CA Fresher (CA Finalist/Semi CA)