CA Fresher – Direct Tax Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a freshly qualified Chartered Accountant to join our Direct Tax team in Nariman Point, Mumbai. The role offers exposure to corporate and non‑corporate tax compliance, litigation and advisory work under senior supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review income tax returns for corporates, non‑corporates and non‑residents, including DTAA analysis.
• Handle TDS, advance tax filings and related compliance matters.
• Draft applications for Tax Exemption Certificates and Lower Deduction Certificates.
• Prepare and review tax audit reports for various entities.
• Manage repatriation and remittance filings (Form 15CA/15CB) for non‑resident transactions.
• Assist in tax litigation, attend assessment, penalty and stay proceedings, and liaise with tax authorities.
• Draft submissions and paper books for appellate and dispute resolution panels.
• Support senior staff with technical research, advisory services and client queries.
• Supervise article assistants, follow up on rectification applications and pending refunds.
• Prepare tax status reports, legal updates and conduct internal training sessions.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• 0–2 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of Indian direct tax laws and international tax treaties.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Tax compliance and return preparation.
• DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) analysis.
• TDS and advance tax filing.
• Tax audit and reporting.
• Tax litigation and representation before authorities.
• Tax advisory for domestic and international matters.
• Repatriation filings (Form 15CA/15CB).