Manager - Tax & Audit - CA

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Tax & Advisory:

• Manage assignments across Domestic Direct Tax and International Tax.
• Handle tax compliance, advisory, research and litigation-support assignments.
• Review corporate and individual income-tax returns, tax audits and related compliances.
• Research tax provisions, judicial precedents, circulars and regulatory developments.
• Prepare tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and client deliverables.
• Assist in assessments, appeals and representation before relevant tax authorities.
• Conduct direct-tax due diligence and identify potential tax exposures and risks.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business and commercial decisions.

Audit & Assurance:

• Manage audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Handle or supervise Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and Tax Audit assignments.
• Review financial statements, working papers, audit documentation and reports.
• Identify accounting, audit, reporting and compliance risks.
• Ensure assignments comply with applicable Standards on Auditing, Ind AS, Companies Act and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Support Partners on complex and high-value audit engagements.

Client Management & Business Development:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities across Tax, Audit, Advisory and other Firm services.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals, presentations and business discussions.
• Generate business opportunities through professional networks, referrals and market outreach.
• Support Partners in client acquisition, cross-selling and account development.
• Contribute to the Firm's business development and practice-growth initiatives.

Team Management:

• Supervise, review and guide junior team members.
• Allocate assignments and monitor timelines and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job mentoring.
• Ensure quality, accuracy and timely completion of team deliverables.
• Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong experience in Direct Tax and/or Audit & Assurance.
• Good understanding of Indian Direct Tax and relevant regulatory provisions.
• Experience in Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, IFC and/or Tax Audit.
• Strong analytical and tax-research capabilities.
• Good understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act and Standards on Auditing.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Experience in supervising and reviewing junior professionals.
• Commercial orientation and interest in business development.
• Strong communication, drafting, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work closely with Partners, clients and internal teams.

Qualification & Experience:

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• 6 - 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a Chartered Accountant firm, professional services firm, consulting firm or similar environment preferred.
• Candidates with combined exposure to Tax, Audit, Advisory and Client Management will be preferred.
• Prior experience in business development, client acquisition or cross-selling will be an advantage.