Analyst - Direct Tax

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Overview Of Job

We are currently looking for young professional who is looking forward to make career in the taxation related compliances, based out of Mumbai to join us. In this role, you will be primarily assisting the team of experienced tax professionals in day-to-day tax compliances along with advisory and litigation-related matters on need basis.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to: Senior Manager - Taxation

In this role, your goals will be:

Direct Tax:

• Assistance in managing all the direct tax compliances such as Monthly TDS compliances, Corporate Tax Return, Transfer Pricing Certificate & Reports, Assistance in Statutory Audit and Tax Audit, advance tax compliance, deferred tax, Effective tax rate reconciliation, Master file compliances, SFT Filling etc.
• Carrying out Reconciliation of book revenue with Form 26AS and computing TDS to be claimed in respective years Income-tax return
• Assisting in compilation of details related to Direct Taxation litigations
• Monitoring of notices and various correspondences with the Direct tax department

• Willingness to learn on the job
• Relationship and Networking skills of the best nature
• Confidence in communication
• Working responsibly in inclusive environment with integrity, teamwork and trust
• Proactiveness and eagerness to learn new developments

• BCom/MCom (2-4 years) or CA Inter (prior articleship / work experience in taxation shall have added weightage)

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What well give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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