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.