Analyst, TAX

About the Role

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY hires and develops passionate people to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

Analyst - National - TAX - ITTS - Advisory - Mumbai

• National comprises sector-agnostic teams working across industries for a well-rounded experience.
• TAX - ITTS - Advisory professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help clients thrive in an era of rapid change.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AI tools and their application to tax advisory and compliance workflows.
• Help the Transaction Tax team deliver quality deliverables using tax knowledge gained from training and assistance from more experienced tax professionals.
• Contribute to profitable growth by ensuring engagements are executed efficiently.
• Work Responsibilities
• Conduct the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with expectations.
• Build productive working relationships with the team.
• People Responsibilities
• Exhibit a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Contribute and leverage knowledge from individuals, databases, and other sources.
• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products.
• Operational Excellence / Day to Day Responsibilities
• Research and analysis of transaction tax-related laws (such as domestic and international tax, corporate laws, SEBI, FEMA, Competition Act, stamp duty laws, etc.) on inbound and outbound deals, corporate reorganizations, securities market aspects, etc.
• Research on tax theory and positions, and apply them to specific needs.
• Prepare deliverables capturing implications arrived at based on research, in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or email form as required.
• Perform direct tax diligence (involves scrutinizing past tax issues, records, compliance, etc. of the target) and capture facts and analysis in a diligence report.
• Use and apply the right tax practice processes and tools to be efficient in work.
• Stay updated on latest developments and share articles on industry trends.
• Maintain and keep up-to-date records of internal documents / working papers.
• Assist in preparing training presentations on recent regulatory developments.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and responsibility.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives.
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Business Administration
• Experience in tax
• Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions

What We Look For

• People with the ability to work collaboratively to provide services across multiple client departments while following commercial and legal requirements.
• A practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.
• Agile, curious, mindful individuals able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.