Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – M&A

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience

Qualification: CA Qualified

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – M&A / International Tax to join a leading professional services firm. The role will involve working on M&A transactions, corporate taxation and international tax advisory, with exposure to cross-border transactions and regulatory aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on M&A and transaction tax engagements, including tax implications of acquisitions, mergers, restructuring and other corporate transactions.
• Advise clients on corporate tax and international tax matters arising from domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Assist in tax due diligence and identify potential tax exposures, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse tax implications of various transaction structures and assist with tax-efficient structuring.
• Work on FEMA and cross-border regulatory matters relating to investments, acquisitions, restructuring and other transactions.
• Conduct research on Indian tax laws, international tax provisions, tax treaties, FEMA regulations and relevant judicial precedents.
• Assist in preparing tax advisory reports, opinions, presentations, transaction documents and client deliverables.
• Support senior team members in client discussions and transaction execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams and other advisors on transaction-related matters.
• Stay updated on changes in corporate tax, international tax, FEMA and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in M&A Tax, Transaction Tax, Corporate Tax and/or International Tax.
• Strong practical understanding of M&A and corporate taxation.
• Good exposure to International Taxation and cross-border transactions.
• Working knowledge of FEMA regulations and their application to transactions.
• Exposure to tax due diligence and transaction structuring will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indian direct tax laws and relevant tax treaties.
• Excellent analytical, research and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple transactions and deliver within tight timelines.

Preferred Background

• Candidates with experience in M&A / Transaction Tax / International Tax.
• Experience with Big 4 / Top 10 consulting or professional services firms will be preferred.
• Candidates with exposure to M&A transactions, cross-border taxation, FEMA and corporate restructuring will be strongly preferred.

Key Skills

M&A Tax | Transaction Tax | Corporate Tax | International Tax | FEMA | Tax Due Diligence | Tax Structuring | Cross-Border Transactions | Corporate Restructuring | Direct Tax | Tax Advisory | Tax Research