Direct Tax Chartered Accountant – 5+ Years Experience

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead direct tax compliance for our clients in Mumbai. The role involves preparing tax returns, computing liabilities, and liaising with tax authorities while providing strategic tax planning advice.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file direct tax returns and compute tax liabilities.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and manage assessments and audits.
• Advise business units on tax planning strategies and interpret tax legislation.
• Maintain accurate tax and finance records and review financial statements for tax implications.
• Support internal and external audits, preparing detailed tax reports, opinions, and documentation.
• Collaborate with finance and management teams to optimise tax efficiency and mitigate risks.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience in direct tax.
• Strong expertise in tax planning, tax preparation and direct tax law.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles as they relate to taxation.
• Experience handling tax assessments, audits and liaison with tax authorities.
• Proficiency in tax and accounting software with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication of complex tax concepts and ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Required skills

• Tax planning
• Tax preparation
• Direct tax law
• Tax and accounting software

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse tax projects for leading clients.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Competitive compensation package.