Tax / Indirect Tax - Assistant Manager

• Assist the team during new client pitch / new assignment with existing clients
• Understanding the requirements of client from advisory and compliance services perspective
• Assistance in preparation of draft proposal outlining the detailed scope of work
• Assist the team in completion of risk processes before initiating the engagement
• Assist the team in providing advisory services (including understanding the facts of the matter, undertaking / review of research undertaken by junior team members, understanding the tax implications, discuss with the senior team members, liaise with client and other team members, preparation of reply / opinions etc.
• Prepare / review the tax computations and periodic GST returns
• Ensuring that the clients timelines / statutory due dates for providing advisory or compliance services are met by the team and take responsibility for the same
• Assist during the VAT / Service Tax or GST Audits or Assessments (including review of documents, liaise with clients and tax authorities, submission with relevant authorities, assistance during the verification of documents, preparation and submission of replies with tax authorities , etc.). Ensuring the desired closure of the audits / assessments in timely manner through regular follow ups and representations.
• Assist the team during litigation matters (including understand the Notice / Orders, understand and discuss facts of the matter and contentions of the department, undertaking / review of research undertaken, drafting / review of the reply / appeals, liaise with tax authorities and client, timely submissions, etc.)
• Ensuring regular communication of Indirect tax updates to clients and team
• Guiding and advising the team on the concepts of Indirect tax
• Taking active part in training as a trainer as well as trainee
• Ensuring the quality deliverables (including formatting, content, etc.) within timelines
• Assisting seniors with practice management with respect to billing clients and tracking receivables

Qualifications

• Qualified CA

Skills

• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Client relationship management
• Team player
• Experience in Indirect tax litigation would be an added advantage

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Indirect tax compliance and advisory services