Chartered Accountant (Direct Tax)

**Job Description Chartered Accountant (Direct Tax)** **Experience:** 2-5 Years **Qualification:** CA (Final) **Role Overview** We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Direct Tax spanning compliance, litigation, advisory, and international tax. The ideal candidate is technically sound, client-facing, and capable of working independently on complex tax matters. **Key Responsibilities** **Compliance** - Prepare and review computation of income and corporate tax returns for domestic and international clients - Ensure adherence to statutory timelines for all direct tax compliances **Litigation** - Draft and file submissions for assessments, re-assessments, rectifications, stay applications, demand recovery, penalty proceedings, and withholding tax proceedings - Assistance in appellate matters before CIT(A) and preparation of ITAT appeals - Assistance in co-ordination with clients and departmental authorities on litigation matters **Advisory** - Analyse and advise on tax implications of complex domestic and international transactions, business restructuring, tax benefits, and treaty interpretations - Prepare well-researched memos and presentations for client advisory assignments - Stay updated with latest case laws, CBDT circulars/notifications, and evolving tax positions **International Tax** - Determine taxability and withholding obligations for foreign remittances - Preparation / Review of Form 145 and Form 146 (earlier Form 15CA/15CB) - Assistance in 201 proceedings - Advise on DTAA applicability, beneficial treaty positions, and cross-border structuring **Team & Development** - Mentor and coach junior team members on technical concepts - Contribute to knowledge management through research and internal training sessions **Candidate Profile** - Qualified CA with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in Direct Tax - Prior experience in a CA firm or tax consulting environment preferred - Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills - Proficiency in tax research tools and working knowledge of tax software