Job Description

Sr Associate - Indirect Taxation

LLB/LLM is a mandate for this role

CA is secondary, if CA then apt for this role along with LLB

Client Delivery:

- Advising clients on various matter relating to indirect taxes such as GST, Customs Duty, Foreign Trade Policy etc.

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

- Engage in technical research on latest case laws and circulars and prepare summary and impact analysis on landmark cases. Handling Indirect Tax assessments and communicate appropriately with the tax authorities

- Understanding client requirement from Client / Principal and gearing up to deliver the desired outcome.

- Undertaking comprehensive reviews of business operations to identify tax planning opportunities as well as compliance gaps. Administer all indirect tax processes.

- Research & scrutinize 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 novel ways to resolve tax disputes of clients.

- Innovating & enhancing processes to achieve commercial targets effective.

- Reviewing Notice / Orders 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.

- Drafting Appeals for review by Partner / Principal & attend hearing. Planning & coordinating with clients for obtaining necessary documents. Attending hearings/ submission of appeal and proactively updating the client on a regular basis with regards to assignment development.

- Ensuring that regular updates are sent to clients covering the detailed analysis of the impact. Ensuring timely communication and interaction with clients in relation to on-going assignments or new developments.

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

People & Team Management

- Conduct regular connect sessions with team to identify areas of interest & expertise.

- Coaching developing junior members on the concepts of Indirect tax and various indirect tax services provided by the firm.

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.

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

Brand Management:

- Representing & endorsing Dhruva\'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.

Essential skills experience & attributes:

- Up to 2 years of experience in Indirect tax practice.

- Good understanding of Indirect tax laws.

- Good command over MS office.

- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with clients.

- An energetic and innovative individual with 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.

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