About this role
Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Operations Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
In specialised tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets and research and development tax credits.
Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "
Job Description & Summary: A career within Financial Services Tax
Responsibilities: ● Assisting in advisory projects including technical research, drafting memo, presentations and webinars etc. ● Review of transaction documents such as share subscription agreements, shareholders agreement, constitution document of entities etc. Assistance in fund structuring, PE review etc ● Analysing and interpreting provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, SEBI regulations, Companies Act, 2013 and DTAA ● Preparing and reviewing of tax computations - withholding tax computation, advance tax, tax returns etc. ● Assisting in tax assessment including preparing the submissions to be made before the tax authorities and assisting in representations. Accompanying seniors for the tax hearings as and when needed ● Co-ordinating with the tax authorities and visiting the tax office of regular follow-ups, rectification, refund follow-up etc. ● Tracking changes in regulations on a continuous basis, preparing update mails, news alerts etc. ● Maintaining strong control on facts and figures for all assignments working upon ● Regular interaction with client contacts ● Developing strong working relationships with colleagues across service lines (tax, assurance, etc.) and across different firm locations ● Ensuring continuous compliance with all the risk and quality management standards of the firm ● Assisting seniors in sign offs, raising the invoices, arranging debrief meetings and following up with clients for payments, etc. Overseeing the work of Analysts and Senior Analysts
Mandatory skill sets: Working in this discipline will see an Associate working on engagements and teams (sizes of which will vary depending on client/project). To qualify for the same the Associate will need: ● To be a Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-3 year of relevant experience ● Other prerequisite skills include: - Ability and inclination to read and interpret the law - Ability to discuss basic technical issues, ask appropriate questions and gather relevant information from the client - Ownership and responsibility of tasks delegated - Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in handling projects - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical and numerical skills - Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets - Good interpersonal and networking skills - Passion for client servicing Number crunching ability
Preferred skill sets: ● Good knowledge of direct tax ● Knowledge of the current developments and impact of the same FS space ● Basic knowledge FEMA/Company law preferred Efficiency in MS office
Years of experience required: 0-3 years
Education qualification: CA
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma
Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills Taxes Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Certified Payroll, Communication, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Tax Credit, Taxes, Tax Incentives, Tax Legislation, Tax Modeling, Tax Policy, Tax Provisions, Tax Restructuring, Tax Structures, Teamwork {+ 1 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date May 23, 2026