Manager-Cross-Border Structuring & Wealth Tax Advisory (CA)

Water & Shark is looking for a Chartered Accountant to lead and advise on international business and wealth structures for founders, family businesses, family offices, funds and global enterprises, as part of its Cross-Border Structuring Advisory practice in Mumbai. **Key Responsibilities** **Advisory and Structuring** - Lead and advise on cross-border structuring, including holding structures, outbound investment and inbound set-ups - Lead and advise on the taxation of wealth structures, including trusts, foundations, family investment companies and succession arrangements across jurisdictions - Conduct jurisdiction-specific legal, tax and regulatory analysis for proposed structures - Apply tax treaties, residency, place of effective management, permanent establishment and substance requirements to structures - Support transfer pricing on intercompany arrangements - Prepare structure notes, step plans and client presentations **International Tax Compliance** - Handle Singapore, Hong Kong, UK and USA tax compliance, including return preparation and filing support - Assist in IndiaUS fund advisory, including US tax reporting for funds and their investors - Assist in US international information filings, including PFIC , CFC and Schedules K-1 and K-3 **Team Leadership and Delivery** - Manage, guide and review the work of a small team, ensuring quality and timely delivery - Oversee assignments end to end, from scoping to final delivery, with rigorous follow-through - Coordinate with overseas advisers, banks, trustees, fund administrators and corporate service providers **Practice Growth and Visibility** - Actively work towards growing the practice by identifying client needs and new advisory opportunities - Represent the team at industry forums, professional bodies and other platforms - Strengthen the firm's advisory visibility by publishing articles, insights and thought-leadership content **Desired Candidate Profile** - Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience - Hands-on exposure to international tax, cross-border structuring and wealth structuring - Hands-on tax compliance experience in one or more of Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the USA - Exposure to US international tax filings (PFIC, CFC, K-1, K-3) or fund taxation is a strong advantage - Understanding of the tax treatment of trusts, foundations and family investment structures - Ability to research and analyse jurisdiction-specific laws and regulations - Sound understanding of the Income Tax Act and double tax avoidance agreements - Experience supervising or reviewing the work of Advisory team members - Confidence in presenting to clients and speaking at professional forums - Strong writing skills for articles and thought-leadership content - Precision in analysis, drafting and delivery - Ownership, leadership and accountability in execution - Disciplined time management and continuous learning **Built to Grow** Not every box ticked? If you bring hunger, curiosity, commitment and sound judgement, we will invest in your development.