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About the Role

Alora Advisors LLP is a professional advisory firm specialising in taxation, regulatory matters, and transaction advisory. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CA Articled Assistant to join our Tax Team. The role offers exposure to specialised areas of taxation, including direct tax advisory, transfer pricing, international taxation, mergers and acquisitions tax, tax litigation, and FEMA advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Tax Advisory and Research
• Assist in analysing tax implications of business transactions and financial arrangements.
• Research provisions of the Income-tax Act, applicable rules, circulars, notifications, and judicial precedents.
• Assist in preparing tax computations, advisory notes, and technical research reports.
• Support tax planning and advisory assignments based on applicable laws and regulations.
• Transfer Pricing
• Assist in transfer pricing benchmarking studies and economic analyses.
• Support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and reports.
• Assist in developing and reviewing global transfer pricing policies.
• Support transfer pricing assessments, submissions, and litigation-related assignments.
• Assist in developing inter-company agreements.
• International Taxation
• Research applicable tax treaties, international tax provisions, and cross-border tax implications.
• Assist in international tax advisory assignments involving inbound and outbound transactions.
• Analyse cross-border payments, withholding tax implications, and applicable tax obligations.
• Support international tax assessments, litigation, and related documentation.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Advisory
• Assist in analysing tax implications and structuring options for mergers, acquisitions, and business reorganisations.
• Support assignments involving inbound mergers, inbound and outbound share transfers, cross-border acquisitions, and payments.
• Assist with NCLT mergers and fast-track merger assignments.
• Support the preparation and review of Business Transfer Agreements and related transaction documents from a tax perspective.
• Tax Litigation and Assessments
• Assist in preparing submissions, responses, and supporting documentation for income tax and transfer pricing proceedings.
• Conduct legal and tax research for assessments, appeals, and litigation matters.
• Assist in preparing case summaries, grounds of appeal, and written submissions.
• Support matters involving representation before income tax authorities and appellate forums, including the High Courts.
• FEMA Advisory
• Assist with FEMA-related research and regulatory analysis.
• Support advisory assignments involving inbound and outbound investment structuring.
• Research applicable regulations and compliance requirements for cross-border investments, share transfers, and transactions.
• Documentation and Client Support
• Prepare tax research notes, technical reports, working papers, and client deliverables.
• Review agreements and transaction documents to identify tax and regulatory implications.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to obtain relevant information and support assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Must have cleared both groups of the CA Intermediate examination.
• Strong understanding of taxation, accounting principles, and financial concepts.
• Good research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A keen interest in direct taxation, international taxation, transfer pricing, tax litigation, and transaction advisory.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to specialised direct tax and international tax advisory.
• Practical experience in transfer pricing benchmarking and documentation.
• Exposure to tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.
• Insight into income tax assessments, transfer pricing disputes, and litigation proceedings.
• Understanding of FEMA regulations and cross-border investment structuring.
• Opportunities to develop technical research, analytical, drafting, and advisory skills through real-world client assignments.

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Reporting Time: 10:00 AM

Monthly Stipend: ₹10,000