Manager - Tax & Regulatory Services - CA

Key Responsibilities: - Manage and execute assignments involving various aspects of Direct Tax, including Domestic and International Tax. - Assist and support Partners and senior team members in managing domestic and international tax engagements. - Independently handle day-to-day execution of client assignments and ensure timely completion of deliverables. - Review and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate and individual income tax returns, tax audits and other applicable statutory compliances. - Advise clients on the applicability and interpretation of relevant tax provisions, amendments and their implications on tax liabilities. - Undertake tax research on applicable provisions, judicial precedents, tax positions and emerging developments and analyse their applicability to specific client matters. - Prepare clear and structured tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and other client deliverables based on the research and analysis undertaken. - Draft submissions, appeals, replies and other documentation to be filed before the relevant tax authorities. - Assist in and, where appropriate, represent clients before tax authorities, including Assessing Officers and CIT(A), and coordinate the relevant proceedings. - Undertake direct tax due diligence reviews, including review of past tax positions, tax records, assessments, litigation, compliance and potential tax exposures, and prepare diligence reports. - Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, circulars and judicial developments and assess their impact on clients. - Ensure that assignments are executed in accordance with applicable tax laws, regulatory requirements and the Firm's quality standards. - Maintain effective and professional communication with clients and understand their business and tax requirements. - Identify tax issues and potential risks and proactively communicate them to Partners/senior team members and clients. - Supervise, review and guide junior team members and ensure quality of work delivered by the team. - Assist in developing internal training presentations and knowledge-sharing material on recent tax and regulatory developments. - Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing initiatives and development of the Direct Tax practice. - Support the Partners in client relationship management, drafting and executing proposals and other practice-development initiatives, as required. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant / LLB and/or equivalent qualification. - 5 - 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Direct Tax. - Strong working knowledge of Indian Direct Tax and International Tax provisions. - Prior experience in tax advisory, compliance, litigation/representation and tax research will be preferred. - Experience in handling client-facing assignments and independently managing tax deliverables. - Experience in supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members. Key Competencies: - Strong technical understanding of Direct Tax and International Tax. - Good analytical, research and problem-solving skills. - Ability to interpret tax provisions and judicial precedents and translate them into practical client advice. - Strong drafting and written communication skills. - Good client management and interpersonal skills. - Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. - Strong review and quality-control orientation. - Team leadership and mentoring capabilities. - Ability to work collaboratively with Partners, senior professionals and team members.