Adhere to clients corporate tax compliance timelines as per statute (assessments, filing of returns, etc.) under the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) framework.
Prepare submissions for clients for scrutiny assessments, rectification/stay applications, and appeals to be filed with the CIT and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).
Represent clients before tax and appellate authorities and follow up on rectification, stay applications, and refund orders.
Provide advice to clients on corporate tax laws, CIT-specific regulations, and other statutory requirements.
Conduct technical research on the latest case laws, circulars, and notifications, and prepare summaries and impact analyses.
Prepare memos, presentations, and advisory reports for clients on corporate tax matters.
Coordinate with audit teams and review tax provisioning and tax audit finalization for audit clients.
Lead and manage corporate tax engagements for clients, ensuring quality deliverables.
Mentor and coach junior members on corporate tax concepts, statutory compliance, and procedural requirements.
Attend external training sessions and stay updated with the latest developments in direct tax and CIT regulations.
Prepare client engagement letters, track time spent, and ensure timely invoicing and collection.
Review internal documentation and filings for quality and compliance with firm standards.
Contribute to knowledge management initiatives, including internal presentations and newsletters.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key client contacts.
Actively participate in the firm's CSR initiatives.
Qualifications:
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Minimum of 3-7 years post-qualification experience in corporate tax and direct tax matters, preferably handling CIT assessments and appellate matters.
