Senior Associate/Assistant Manager/Manager - International Tax - Tax Advisory Firm

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibilities:

The key responsibility of this role is to manage multiple operations of Singapore-India tax practice area and to deliver quality tax services. Serve as business advisor to clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

Client Delivery:

- Handle complex taxation issues and developments such as BEPS framework, MLI study;, GAAR, indirect transfers, interpretation of tax treaties involving OECD and UN Model commentaries ,etc. Acquiring all necessary information/Documents from client and Reviewing documents/forms/returns internally to maintain accuracy.

- Assist in advisory assignments involving local Singapore taxation as well as treaties entered between Singapore and other respective countries.

- Assist in assignments involving Indian exchange control regulations and SEBI related laws (viz. FPI, Alternative Investment Fund, IFSC, etc.)

- Maintain data controls of research papers and conduct hygiene checks on regular intervals. Prepare service summary.

- Understanding client requirement from Client/Principals and gearing up to deliver by way of the following: Analyzing available information & prepare checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client

- Undertaking comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities as well as compliance gaps. Administer all direct tax processes and compliance, including corporate tax, GST, transfer pricing, , withholding tax etc.

- Researching & scrutinizing all aspects of the assignment with the team to ideate and provide optimal solutions while involving Articles in data research for working on the base report of the assignment.

- Planning & strategizing approach for litigation and exploring unique way to resolve tax disputes of clients. Innovating & enhancing processes to achieve commercial targets effectively.

- Supporting Principals & Partners by drafting memo's/ opinions and reports, getting them reviewed and presenting the final report to client for closure. Building client relationship and confidence by demonstrating thorough understanding of the client's requirements and business.

- Demonstrating professionalism by working within legal and regulatory guidelines while remaining independent and objective at all times.

- Assist in preparation of response for submission to Singapore IRAS in relation to assessment scrutiny.

- Drafting Objections/ Appeals for review by Partner/principal. Planning & Coordinating with clients for obtaining necessary documents. Assistance in submission of appeal and proactively updating the client on a regular basis with regards to assignment development.

- Reviewing Notice of Assessments/Orders, etc. and responding to them by way of the following: Analyzing available information & preparing checklist to acquire necessary data/documents from client. Researching & scrutinizing all aspects of the assignment with the team to ideate and provide optimal solutions.

BD Support:

- Assistance in drafting thought leadership publication on various relevant topics/ subject on international taxation as well as Asia region.

- Draft & prepare proposals & pitch presentations (including coordinating with other network offices of WTS as well as firms outside the network) . Evaluate potential business acquisition areas. Assist principal/partners in preparing strong pitching ground to acquire new business.

- Identify leads from external & existing clients. Grow industrial knowledge and scope to enhance services to existing clients.

- Draft engagement letters accurately. Take care of the end to end invoicing process including follow ups for outstanding's & tracking payment status.

Research & Technical Opinions

- Execute an exhaustive research for the clients in line with their expectations. Ensure usage of all tools (External market data/internal portals) to generate effective research.

- Undergo regular technical trainings/ knowledge sharing session within team to deliver effectively as well as efficiently.

People & Team Management:

- Conduct regular connect sessions with team to identify areas of interest & expertise. Ensure task are equally & fairly allotted to the team.

- Design coaching programs to groom Trainee Articles. Promotes the firm way using examples and incidents around the firm values.

Knowledge Management:

- Regularly update Knowledge management database with new updates. Share industry updates with the team and encourage sharing of best practices within team and across teams.

- Develop content for networking in external events & seminars. Share knowledge acquired from external forums with team members. Develops industry/ business and sector knowledge.

Brand Management:

- Representing & endorsing firm's expertise and scope of service at various external forums. Interacting with peers and building a high-quality network in the industry.

- Publishing articles& research papers on regular basis. Sharing knowledge and learning at external forums to increase visibility and credibility.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- A qualified CA.

- 5+ years of experience in Direct & International tax practice.

- Good understanding of international tax treaties, particularly India - Singapore tax treaty.

- Good command over MS Powerpoint, MS Excel - can use formulas and comfortable with computations.

- Ability to handle a team.

- Strong interpersonal skills (ability to liaise at all levels). Ability to communicate and interact with clients

- An energetic and innovative individual with entrepreneurial attitude and strong business acumen.

- Financial analysis and modelling skills with excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

- Stress resilient with ability to handle multiple simultaneous priorities

- Ability to work cooperatively as well as independently under pressure with close attention to detail.

- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities.

Problem Solving:

- Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome.

Executing:

- Proactively planning, establishing priorities, allocating resources and implementing assignments. Monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals, deliver the firm's mandate and create client delight.

Firm Building:

- Striving to improve the firm's image, offerings and overall performance. It demands organizational commitment and blending of visionary thought with pragmatism and perseverance to meet and balance the client's and firm's needs. Institutionalizing values, practices, processes, policies, developing capability and culture to create the platform for firm development.

Continuous Learning & Expertise Building:

- Committed to think about the ongoing and evolving levels of expertise and perspective required to cater to changing client and industry requirements. Driven to consistently expand technical knowledge, distribute work-related knowledge to others in order to help the firm stay ahead of the curve.

Nurturing Relationships:

- Working to build and maintain warm and strategic relationships or networks with people who are part of the firm's immediate and extended circle. Helping everyone in experiencing the "firm way" and thereby create long lasting, trusted and mutually beneficial relationships.

Leading People:

- Clarifying expectations, delegating and supervising effectively to enable the team to give off their best. Rolling up sleeves to demonstrate and guide while giving enough space to people when required.

Perks and Benefits:

Commensurate with industry standards.